You've probably seen that funny meme going around that says "pets are the new children, and plants are the new pets." I couldn't agree more! We're all out here treating our plants like our babies and our pets like our kids. But what happens when these two loves collide—and your toxic plant harms your pet? In this episode, I share the different plants that are safe for our furry babies, how to keep pets away from toxic plants, and other things to keep in mind when caring for both plants and pets.

• [01:44] Things you need to know if you have pets and plants
• [04:10] Which plants are the most toxic for pets?
• [05:34] How do you keep your pets away from your plants?
• [09:07] Make summer unforgettable with a personalized Wind Chime!
• [10:42] Protect your pets and the planet with high-quality, organic plant products
• [13:10] Which plants are pet-friendly?
• [15:25] What other resources can help you?

• Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants by ASPCA
• Pet Poison Helpline
• Mosser Lee ML1121 River Rock Soil Cover
• Grannick's Bitter Apple for Dogs Spray Bottle
• GJ EP 123: How to Manage Deer, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Moles, Voles and Other Animals in Your Garden with Brie The Plant Lady

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

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

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Anthuriums have everything a plant parent could want. This genus has the most widely distributed, easily grown plants as well as some rare and expensive collectibles. Both its leaves and flowers are also indispensable. I especially love it because of its heart-shaped leaves and its gorgeous long, skinny stems. And I’ll tell you all about it and how to care for it in this episode of Proven Winners Mini Series.

• [02:17] Why I love Anthuriums!
• [02:55] Anthurium mental wellness note
• [03:56] High-level overview of the Anthurium genus!
• [06:56] Care #1: Watering your anthurium
• [07:21] Care #2: Light requirements for anthurium
• [08:07] Care #3: Humidity needs for anthurium
• [09:18] How to troubleshoot your anthurium problems
• [12:27] Take my Plant Parent Personality test!
• [12;46] Thank you, Proven Winners Leafjoy!
• [14:04] What are the different Anthurium varieties?
• [20:49] Which Anthurium variety suits your plant personality?

• Dome Glass Cloche
• Glass Terrarium
• Grow Light
• Mini Watering Globe Set
• Arching Amour™ Alexandrite is Right™ (Crystallinum)
• Arching Amour™ Heart's Desire™
• Arching Amour™ Tall Tale™ (Bird's Nest Anthurium)
• Arching Amour™ Follow Your Heart™ (Brownii)
• Growing Joy Episode 92: Begonias with Marc from NYBG

If you want an indoor anthurium jungle, you’ve got to have two things: the knowledge to care for them successfully and healthy plants. Meet my new favorite houseplant grower: Proven Winner’s leafjoy™. With only the best plant genetics grown in a state-of-the-art, European greenhouse, you will not be disappointed in the variety and quality of your favorite plants from Proven Winner’s leafjoy™. This company has taken the guesswork out of plant shopping with plant tags that include scientific names and care guides, as well as color-coded collections for the different areas of your home that you want plants in!

Find plant joy in leafjoy™. Head to provenwinners.com to find your local leafjoy™ dealer and let me know which plant you take home on socials!

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Can you feel that summer energy in the air? The summer solstice is upon us—the longest day of the year and the official start of the summer season. For us plant parents, this transition is everything. All our patient tending in the spring is paying off as our gardens burst into full bloom.

The summer solstice is a powerful energetic pivot point that I always like to honor and celebrate. And I am so delighted to have my dear friend Rachael of Our Infinite Nature join us again in this episode! Rachael is our resident modern green witch—she has such a beautiful way of connecting plants, nature, and spirituality. In our conversation, we explored what the solstice means from an energetic and astrological perspective, and how we can align ourselves with these potent seasonal energies.

• [05:00] What does summer mean to Rachael?
• [05:27] What is the energy of summer?
• [06:30] Why fire is vital for growth in plants and humans
• [10:24] What is the difference between spring's action-taking energy and summer's action-maintaining energy?
• [15:03] Make any summer gift unforgettable with a personalized Wind River Chime!
• [16:38] Take the stress out of summer gardening with Crescent Garden TrueDrop Self Watering Planters!
• [19:19] What's going on astrologically these days?
• [23:13] Is fire energy out of balance in our world, leading to burnout?
• [24:13] How can we use the elements (earth, water, fire, air) to address burnout, especially during the summer solstice? (and a little bit of meditation!)
• [29:57] Feed your plants with Espoma Organic for beautiful summer blooms and delicious harvests!
• [31:42] What are some ways to work with the element of air?
• [32:27] Connecting with the elements: water, earth, air
• [38:03] How do you ritualize the summer solstice?
• [41:25] Where can you find Rachael on social media?
• [41:52] Summer solstice meditation

• DIY Spring Flower Crown | Easy Craft Tutorial!
• Growing Joy Ep 234: Eco Anxiety with Rachael
• Growing Joy Ep 223: Cultivating Intuition with Nature with Rachael
• Growing Joy Ep 223: Plant Magic: How to Be a Green Witch with Rachael

check out the full show notes and blog here!

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

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

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Houseplants are celebrated for their amazing foliage, but I think we overlook an another amazing ability, a specific subcategory our favorite indoor plants have—the ability to bloom! Some people say we are intrinsically connected to flowers because way back when, they signified fruit. Personally, I just think they are joyful as hell with their bright colors and let's be frank, we all need a little more joy and color in our lives. To give us a better grasp of this beautiful subcategory, I've invited back Lisa of The Houseplant Guru to talk about the must-knows of houseplants that bloom, and how reconnecting with this group of plants can help us reconnect to generations we might never know.

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

so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!

• [01:13] Maria’s garden updates
• [02:34] Welcome, new Garden Party and Garden Society members!
• [04:15] Introducing Lisa, a beloved Bloom and Grow Radio guest
• [06:38] African violets and their underrated beauty
• [08:27] What are the differences in plant care between foliage houseplants and blooming houseplants?
• [13:25] How long should grow lights stay on for flowering houseplants?
• [14:13] How does photoperiod affect the bloom cycle of a plant?
• [15:42] Can you put orchids under grow lights?
• [16:59] Do blooming houseplants need fertilizer?
• [20:24] What to do when your orchids don’t bloom
• [21:52] The perfect and most sleek grow lights for year-round indoor lighting
• [23:24] Where to get an easy-to-use and most varied selection of fertilizers and tones
• [25:10] How to get orchids to re-bloom
• [26:26] Maria and Lisa share their thoughts about collecting plants and moving homes
• [29:51] Best blooming houseplants for beginners
• [30:59] Why do you need to turn your holiday cactus all year round?
• [31:53] What is the trick for beautiful and healthy African violets?
• [33:36] Best blooming houseplants for beginners (continued)
• [36:17] Best blooming houseplants for intermediates
• [38:38] Are Gerbera daisies appropriate houseplants?
• [39:37] How to make blooms last longer
• [40:37] Should you fertilize your plant while it is in bloom?
• [41:04] Lisa’s favorite blooming houseplants
• [41:44] Where to get Lisa’s latest book!
• [43:27] Maria’s personal story on how blooming plants connected generations of their family
• [48:17] Closing remarks

• BAGR episode 133: How To Manage Deer, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Moles, Voles And Other Animals In Your Garden With Brie The Plant Lady
• BAGR episode 30: Orchid 101 With Chris
• BAGR episode 84 : African Violets 101 With Lisa
• Pre-order Lisa’s book “Bloom: The secrets of growing flowering houseplants year-round”

Soltech Solutions makes the grow lights you’ve heard me talk about for years: whether you are looking for a pendant light, track lighting, or a simple bulb to screw into any standard light fixture, Soltech has got you covered. They offer quality products with great customer service, free shipping, and a 5-year warranty. Keep the sun shining and the plants green inside your home with Soltech Solutions. Check them out at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code bloom15.

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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Plant friends, you probably know my brain broke a little bit last year when Dr Elle Barnes explained plant science and how the smells we know and love are actually something called VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, that plants use to communicate with each other. I had another mind-blowing experience as I researched my book Growing Joy and learned that scent and smell is one of the most powerful senses for memory and feeling. No wonder candles and essential oils are so popular! For this episode, our guest Chris Satch, a dear friend and Bloom and Grow's repeat guest, breaks down and dives under the surface to explain the what's and why's behind essential oils. Time to get exploring!

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

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• [00:50] Introducing Chris
• [02:48] How is this episode about essential oils?
• [05:44] How Chris became the plant parent he is today
• [07:50] What is essential oil?
• [09:32] What makes up the essence of a plant?
• [11:13] What are VOCs and what are their different functions?
• [13:38] The truth behind the smell of freshly cut grass
• [14:37] How Maria has been engaging her sense of smell in the garden
• [15:35] How plants can attract or repel pests based on their smell
• [17:20] How do secondary metabolites work? What is the natural function of caffeine?
• [19:36] How do you make your own essential oils?
• [20:08] What is the process of enfleurage? What are the basic components of enfleurage?
• [22:04] What is cold pressing or cold extraction best used for?
• [22:44] How does the distillation process work for essential oils?
• [23:16] The advantages and disadvantages of steam distillation
• [26:39] What is one mistake people make when extracting essential oils?
• [28:14] What is the extraction method? Why don’t some people prefer extraction? 
• [32:31] Where to get the best fertilizers for all your garden needs
• [34:58] How to grow a year-round garden with foolproof seeds
• [36:57] What is the most accessible method to make your own essential oils?
• [39:42] Extracting lavender essence at home using steam distillation
• [41:44] Applying the extraction method at home for lavender essential oil
• [44:00] Chris’ recommended method for beginners
• [46:46] What are the different compounds that make up our favorite and not-so-favorite scents?
• [51:39] An easy way to further enrich and explore your growing garden!
• [54:36] Chris’ favorite essential oils and plant essences
• [56:04] What are some benefits of hinoki essential oil?
• [57:55] Can all plants produce essential oils?
• [01:00:21] Why are scents personal? How is smell related to memory?
• [01:02:17] What are scented plants that you can add to your collection?
• [01:05:52] Where to get your plant consultation spot with Chris!
• [01:06:56] Easy and simple ways to explore your sense of smell in the garden!
• [01:08:17] Different ways to use essential oils at home and while traveling
• [01:11:06] Maria’s favorite essential oils and their uses
• [01:14:15] Closing remarks

• BAGR episode: Mind-Blowing Lessons Learned In Intro To Plant Science At NYBG With Dr Elle Barnes
• Steam distillation kit
• ‘Art of Enfleurage’, Better Homes and Gardens May 2022
• Boy Smells candles
• Young Living essential oils

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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As plant parents, I'm sure you can agree with me when I say that propagation water situations can bring about SO many questions: Does it need to be changed? Why is it cloudy? Can I just leave it and reuse it? That is why I am so excited to bring this Ask our Horticulturist Anything, or AHA, snippet to you where Leslie Halleck, Garden Society's resident horticulturist, answers common propagation questions, including the best time to take cuttings off your mother plants. Learn along!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!

• [00:46] What are nuggets of knowledge?
• [01:46] How to level up your plant education
• [03:26] How often should you change your propagation water?
• [04:07] What factors affect water propagation?
• [05:34] When is the best time to take plant cuttings?
• [06:16] How to host a plant swap and share cuttings with other plant friends!
• [06:45] Where to get horticulturist coaching for your personal collection

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When I started researching the plant/person connection for my book, Growing Joy, something that surprised me was how limited my view of the plant/person relationship was to sight and taste. I knew I could enjoy looking at my plants and when appropriate, eating the ones I grew, but I realized that I was disconnected from my other three senses when it came to my plant collection. This conversation with Marc Hachadourian is all about our senses and feelings with plants - taped live at the New York Botanical Garden! We share simple and efficient ways to engage all your senses in the garden in this special ep. Let's get to it!

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

so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!

• [01:15] Updates on Growing Joy
• [02:06] What to expect from this episode
• [02:31] Why you should visit New York Botanical Garden (or your local botanical garden!)
• [04:18] Upcoming exciting live Growing Joy events
• [06:15] Who is Marc and how did he become the plant parent he is today?
• [07:40] A little introduction about Maria and Growing Joy
• [09:34] An excerpt from Growing Joy’s chapter “Plant Seeds of Delight”
• [12:14] How to overcome our fear of failure and explore our sense of wonder in the garden
• [15:33] How plants and gardening deepen our connection to ourselves
• [17:22] Marc shares a story of gratitude in NYBG after the lockdowns
• [21:54] An exercise of mindfulness to reconnect with our senses while in the garden
• [23:56] How Marc engages his sense of touch in the garden
• [27:01] Why temperature is an important component of plant care
• [28:25] How plants stimulate our sense of smell; different common smells from plants
• [31:45] How smell can indicate what’s good and what’s bad in the garden
• [33:55] Why smell is the strongest of the senses
• [35:39] An excerpt on taste from Growing Joy
• [37:25] How to make use of your sense of taste better
• [39:09] The foolproof way to grow your garden!
• [40:37] Fertilizers and plant foods for all types of plant parents
• [43:14] How growing our own food and tasting our hard work reconnects us to loved ones
• [45:44] How to engage your sense of hearing in the garden
• [49:29] Marc’s favorite sounds growing up and exploring rainforests
• [50:35] Why we shouldn’t underestimate the power of silence
• [55:29] The beginning of Growing Joy, “Open Your Eyes”
• [58:44] Why Marc believes observation is the most important skill
• [01:01:06] How plant care enriches our empathy towards the world
• [01:02:58] Live audience question: What orchid varieties are recommended for indoor growth and how do you keep orchids healthy?
• [01:04:16] Marc’s review of Growing Joy
• [01:05:32] Why our interaction with colors matters to our wellbeing
• [01:08:08] Live audience question: Why did the color of my rose change when I moved it?
• [01:09:22] Live audience question: What are the best tips for growing roses?
• [01:10:51] Live audience question: How do plants improve our environment?
• [01:12:10] Mama Failla takes the mic and shares an easy yet most thoughtful gift idea (from plants!)
• [01:16:30] Words of gratitude from Maria
• [01:18:56] A few simple tips to engage with your plants and with yourself more

• Terrain by Anthropologie
• One Square Inch rainforest audio
• The Sound Tracker, Gordon Hempton’s website
• New York Botanical Garden

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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Plant friends, the most awaited day is here: it's Growing Joy's Pub Day! To celebrate Growing Joy hitting the bookstores and to give thanks to the wonderful community behind Bloom and Grow, I've asked community members to share with us how plants help them grow joy. This episode is a wonderful reminder of what plants can do for us: from helping us learn about the world around us, to rediscovering our inner child, to guiding our healing may it be a spiritual, mental, or emotional, to building a community of like-minded plant people, and many more. I'm so excited to bring to you this heartwarming compilation, and of course, my love letter to plants, Growing Joy: A Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (And Plants). Enjoy!

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

so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!

• [00:09] What this special episode is about
• [02:35] Pub Day is here!
• [03:20] What Growing Joy is about
• [04:26] The irony behind Growing Joy
• [05:03] How a community made Growing Joy possible
• [07:50] An excerpt from Growing Joy’s chapter ‘Practice Kindness’
• [09:23] How plants help us connect with ourselves and with other people - Jane
• [10:46] How plants bring calmness and remind us it’s okay to take things slow - Christy
• [11:44] How plants remind us of the special bonds we have with people - Meredith
• [12:21] A little fun fact about the humble beginnings of Bloom and Grow
• [14:20] How plants bring us joy while traveling - Aaron
• [15:21] How plants help us accept failure as part of our growth - Toni
• [16:22] How plants encourage us to learn something new every day - Marc, Marie & Miles
• [17:49] How plants help us grow joy by learning, sharing and giving - Samantha
• [20:24] Cultivating your curiosity with plants, beyond Growing Joy
• [21:25] How plants help us heal physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and more - Nancy, Pamela & Willow
• [27:26] How growing flowers helps grow joy - Michael
• [28:00] How growing your own food brings joy - Jodi
• [29:09] How taking care of lithops grow joy - Jamie
• [30:22] How plants give us a sense of purpose - Tina
• [31:53] How plants reignite our passion and help us pursue careers that we love - Roos, Chloe, Ami, Rachael, Renee & Bailey
• [38:17] How plants build a community that grows joy - Nicki & Steven
• [40:08] Maria shares tips on building a community and enjoying activities together
• [41:20] How plants help us reconnect with ourselves - Marcia, Karen, Otis, Darlene, Amy, Kamili & Connor
• [47:36] Maria’s goal behind writing Growing Joy
• [49:02] The introduction of Growing Joy: A Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (And Plants)

• Jane Ouding - @flowerland_jane
• Christy Leitch - @teaandfronds
• Meredith Fages Proskin
• Aaron Albano - @aaronjalbano
• Toni Leitgab - @tonilaviece22
• Marc Crick - @arcanebotany
• Marie Scwab - @schwaberry
• Miles
• Samantha Leung - @hemleva
• Nancy Nowick-Kauk - @plantyogamama
• Pam Garnett - @its_pam_ela
• Willow Star Wright - @hanginwithplants
• Michael Beck - @coloradobeck
• Jodi Bunting - @simpletraditionsfarm
• Jamie Johnson - @minnesotamesembs
• Tina Gustafson - @elevatedgardeningaz
• Roos Kocken - @plantwithroos
• Chloe Tsudama Ami Polite - @politegardens
• Rachael Cohen - @infinitesucculent
• Renee Molina - @kreativegardens
• Colah B Tawkin - @blackinthegarden
• Bailey Bunting - @botanicalbails
• Nicki - @plantpotsnwhatnots
• Steven Thyken - @hausplantdaddy
• Marcia Castro-Rosenberg - @rootingforyoulv
• Karen Pinkoski - @karenpinkoski
• Otis Schroeder - @otisfittraining
• Darlene Zavala - @darlinggreenthings
• Amy Lefavour - @amikinskywalker42
• Kamili Bell Hill - @plantblerd
• Connor Raehsler - @craehsler

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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Join my Plant Swap & Book Launch Party at Greenery Unlimited!

Tuesday 6/28 June 28th

Greenery Unlimited in Brooklyn

7-8 Plant Swap

8-9 Cocktails by JuneShine and a book signing!

It's totally free, just RSVP here

Order my book! Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)

Plant friends, we are diving deep about how and why plants are such a fantastic tool for cultivating curiosity. Beyond making my home look beautiful, the greatest gift plants have given me is reinvigorating my connection with the natural world, and my inner student and child. As kids, we are blessed with this childlike wonder that gets so easy to lose touch with as we grow older, and plants bring that back to us. Our guest, Tyler Thrasher, is just the kind of person to learn how to cultivate curiosity with plants, as he is one of the most innovate, unique plant people hanging out on the internet. So get ready to not just care for your plants today, but to cultivate your own curiosity within you!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [01:21] Exciting Growing Joy announcements!
• [03:55] How Tyler became the plant parent he is today
• [06:16] What was Tyler’s experience exploring his interest in nature as he was growing up?
• [07:44] How plants teach us about growth and resilience
• [09:42] Do you need a degree to study plants?
• [12:43] How plants reignite our curiosity about the world around us
• [16:13] How do you cultivate your curiosity even during the bad times?
• [19:57] Why human curiosity is evolution speaking
• [23:54] How Tyler’s greenhouse has changed over the years
• [27:17] What does Tyler’s collection look like at present?
• [28:24] Safe and quality indoor and outdoor gardening products
• [29:48] How to grow your food year-round!
• [32:14] What is a sport in plants?
• [33:24] Developing The Sport Hunting Guide and making variegated plants more accessible
• [38:19] What are different ways to rediscover your passion and love for plants?
• [41:24] What steps did Tyler take in exploring his curiosity about his first hybrid?
• [44:35] How many hybrids does Tyler have today?
• [46:31] How did Tyler learn how to crystallize flowers? How did he explore this curiosity?
• [48:17] What does Tyler’s lab setup look like? 
• [49:02] How long does it take to crystallize something? 
• [51:32] What does Tyler’s learning process look like? What resources does he use to explore his curiosities?
• [56:00] What’s next for Tyler and Moonbeam Flora?
• [58:18] Tyler on being a human dad and a plant parent, and raising a kid around plants
• [01:01:28] Where to find Tyler online

• Braiding Sweetgrass, book by Robin Wall Kimmerer
• Tyler Thrasher’s Sport Hunting Guide
• Moonbeam Flora
• Monstera Sports

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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Lots of free online and IRL events happening in the world of Bloom & Grow!

The Cultivating Happiness Giveaway happening on IG through June 16th

Details to enter at @bloomandgrowmaria on IG

Urban Jungle PHILLY Event THIS FRIDAY June 17th at 6 pm

RSVP HERE

NYC Plant Swap and Launch Party at Greenery Unlimited June 28th at 7 pm

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Pre-order your copy of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) Here! - hitting bookstores on June 28th!

There is so much confusion on the internet and so many different contrasting practices around how to treat fungus gnats and what to do with a plant when you bring it home. Some people insist on isolating plants for two weeks, some people dismiss that practice. Some people say to sprinkle cinnamon on the soil surface to combat fungus gnats, some say completely swap new soil. One of our Society members, Barbara, asked about whether or not castile soap works and if we really need to isolate our plants - and our Horticulturist in Residence, Leslie Halleck, enlightens us about how these insecticidal soaps actually work to eradicate pests. So in this ep, I gift you this small nugget of knowledge to give you some answers to this common question! 

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [01:49] What it’s like to have a horticulturist in residence!
• [02:15] The plantiest and kindest corner of the internet for YOU
• [03:43] What is castile soap made of?
• [04:26] How does castile soap work on pests?
• [04:45] The most effective way to get rid of fungus gnats
• [05:44] Does isolating plants work? How do you quarantine plants?
• [07:20] How to check plants for pests
• [08:42] How to join the Bloom & Grow Garden Party and Garden Society

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Terrariums have played a huge role in my plant collection and life. I recently created a good luck terrarium to bring into the recording studio to record my audiobook for Growing Joy: The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) and had such a special experience planting up this tiny mason jar terrarium, filling it with special plants, stones and crystals, and carrying it in my backpack around NYC while I fulfilled this dream of recording my audiobook. Terrarium guru, Patricia of Doodle Bird Terrariums, breaks down the differences and similarities of terrariums, paludariums, and vivariums and equips us with the knowledge you need to set your first one up after listening to this ep!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:47] The magic of terrariums
• [05:22] How Patricia became the plant lady she is today
• [06:33] Why Patricia loves terrariums
• [07:03] How terrariums can have restorative effects on people
• [09:02] What are the differences among terrariums, vivariums, and paladariums?
• [11:56] What are the benefits of growing plants in terrariums?
• [12:32] What are common terrarium problems and how do you solve them?
• [14:36] How do you put isopods in your terrarium?
• [15:55] Maria’s first terrarium story
• [17:45] How different is it to set up a terrarium, a vivarium, and a paladarium?
• [18:39] What materials do you need for a basic terrarium?
• [20:30] Open terrariums vs closed terrariums
• [21:45] Where can you source terrarium containers?
• [23:25] Which plants are NOT recommended for terrariums?
• [25:56] Can you use beneficial insects in an open terrarium?
• [27:19] How much soil is needed in terrariums?
• [28:06] Where to get seeds, flowers, and herbs to start in the summer!
• [29:30] Potting mixes tailored to your specific gardening needs? Yes, please!
• [31:22] How to plant up a terrarium
• [32:21] Patricia’s recommended drainage layer setup
• [34:06] How do you water a terrarium? What water should you use for terrariums?
• [36:21] How often should you open a closed terrarium?
• [37:23] Patricia’s most recommended plants for terrariums
• [39:38] How do you set up a vivarium?
• [42:03] Can you use driftwood in a vivarium?
• [42:58] The best starter pets to put in a vivarium
• [45:05] Bigger plants to use in a vivarium
• [46:42] How to feed your vivarium animals
• [48:19] Where to get tiny and cute terrarium figurines
• [49:18] What is the biggest must-know when installing paladariums?
• [51:16] Do you clean the water in paladariums? Do you change it?
• [52:47] The most common terrarium care mistakes and questions
• [57:26] Where to find Patricia online
• [59:26] Maria and Billy’s terrarium plans!
• [01:00:08] Thank you so much for the pre-orders, plant friends!

• BAGR episode: Terrarium 101 with @teenytinyterra
• A Family Guide to Terrariums by Patricia Buzo

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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Some of my happiest childhood memories are of my mom's garden bursting with homegrown flower bouquets. Whenever we had visitors, she'd snip whatever was in bloom, bundle it up with herbs from her kitchen garden, wrap it in a wet paper towel and tinfoil, and gift it to our guests. I just thought it was the simplest, kindest way to grow joy for herself and for her friends—and that's the beauty of growing cut flowers.

Speaking of beauty, I couldn’t get enough of this episode’s guest and her amazing book! Lisa Ziegler is the founder of The Gardener's Workshop and the author of the book I just devoured, ‘The Cut Flower Handbook.’ We had a high-level overview of what you need to know if you want to delve into cut flower gardening!

• [04:13] What sparked Lisa's desire to grow cut flowers?
• [07:32] How did Lisa's hobby bloom into a flower farm?
• [10:23] Are spacing guidelines for cutting gardens important?
• [13:07] What is the best place for a cutting garden, and why is it different from where you usually plant flowers?
• [17:00] Where to get hassle-free self-watering planters
• [18:42] The best indoor and outdoor gardening products for you
• [21:08] What is Lisa’s garden zone?
• [21:47] Which cut flowers are best for beginners?
• [27:10] What are the recommended filler flowers to grow with Zinnias?
• [28:13] What are the benefits of starting seeds indoors versus direct sowing in the garden?
• [31:46] Annuals vs perennials
• [34:10] What are magnet plants?
• [37:17] Tps for setting up a low-maintenance cutting garden for beginners
• [45:49] How and when should you pinch plants in a cutting garden?
• [50:38] Is there a rule of thumb for how many leaves to leave when pinching or cutting back annuals in a cutting garden?
• [51:25] What are the biggest mistakes people make during harvesting?
• [55:59] Why are Bells of Ireland a coveted flower (and what is the secret to growing them)?
• [57:11] How can zone six growers use large grow bags to create a cutting garden with transplants and direct-sown seeds?
• [01:02:57] Poppy vs cosmos: which is easier to grow?
• [01:04:22] Where can you find Lisa on the internet?

• Lisa Ziegler’s books:
• The Cut Flower Handbook
• Cool Flowers
• Vegetables Love Flowers
• Sunflower, ProCut Orange Excel
• Benary’s Giant Zinnia Seed, Mixed Colors
• Basil, Mrs. Burns' Lemon

check out the full show notes and blog here!

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For a limited time only, head to growingjoywithmaria.com/crescentgarden and use code GROWJOY15 to curate your dream garden today.

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Aroids have always been fascinating, with their different leaf shapes, structures, and texture, it's no surprise that this set of plants is only growing more and more popular today. In this episode, we welcome back the queen of the aroids, Enid from NSE Tropicals, to discuss five popular and unique aroids to try growing this summer! Enid is just such a well of knowledge on more unusual aroids and she shares some more unique types that we might want to introduce to our collections. This episode is definitely geared towards you curious collector plant parent types out there, so let's dive in!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:49] Free membership to the Garden Society? Yes, please!
• [02:47] Enid’s book and NSE Tropicals updates
• [05:40] Why are aroids so popular? Why are aroids the perfect beginner houseplants?
• [08:31] What makes houseplants ‘rare’?
• [11:59] Aside from NSE Tropicals, where can you source 'rare' plants?
• [13:11] What you need to know when sourcing plants internationally
• [15:57] What do people need to look out for when buying plants abroad?
• [17:04] Where to get the best seeds for your spring garden!
• [18:27] The best and wide-variety selection of plant tones and fertilizers for you
• [20:28] Unique Aroid #1: Philodendron tortum
• [23:57] The magic of watching a houseplant leaf unfurl
• [24:43] Unique Aroid #2: Philodendron bernardopazii
• [27:01] Unique Aroid #3: Anthurium veitchii
• [29:28] What kind of light do these rare aroids need?
• [29:58] Unique Aroid #4: Anthurium ‘Selby’s Silver’
• [32:10] Shoutout to Bloom and Grow listener, Joey!
• [34:36] Unique Aroid #5: Philodendron distantilobum
• [36:54] Bonus plant: The Offolteranium
• [37:57] Enid shares the inspiration behind her book Welcome to the Jungle
• [38:59] Where to get Enid’s book
• [41:16] Take advantage of this sweet Growing Joy offer!

• Welcome to the Jungle: Rare Tropical Houseplants to Collect, Grow, and Love, book by Enid Offolter

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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Seeds do not only provide us with food to eat, but they represent the future and also allow us to reflect on our history. They are heirlooms, a connection to our ancestors and their stories. In this episode, on Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate stories of Asian culture and connection to nature and food through seeds, with YC Miller from Kitazawa Seed Company. YC walks us through the importance of preserving our heritage through seeds and the stories we share and tells us heartwarming stories from Kitazawa customers on how a simple vegetable can carry so much family history and pride. Let's dive in!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:49] Have you heard about this MAJOR announcement?
• [02:34] How YC became the plant person she is today
• [05:24] How growing food can reconnect us with our heritage
• [09:56] Maria shares her family’s history with food as Italian immigrants
• [12:28] How two brothers built Kitazawa Seed Company
• [14:32] Why preserving seed diversity is an important part of the immigrant experience
• [17:44] Where and how does Kitazawa source their seed varieties?
• [22:45] The best potting mixes for your spring garden!
• [24:25] Get your spring garden started with high-quality seeds
• [26:00] What are the differences between Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino eggplants?
• [28:05] What does the process of bringing a new seed variety to the market look like for Kitazawa Seed Company?
• [28:35] Touching stories on food and Asian heritage from Kitazawa’s customers
• [32:51] Different Asian recipes for bitter melon
• [36:21] YC’s recommended Kitazawa varieties for starters
• [38:01] How to grow gourds in your garden
• [41:00] YC’s current favorite plant to grow and their favorite recipes with it!
• [44:20] Why you need to grow pak choi or bok choy
• [45:41] Where to get in touch with YC and Kitazawa 

• Kitazawa Seed Co
• Eggplants (Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino)
• Korean peppers
• Perilla plant
• Okinawan bitter gourd or Okinawan bitter melon
• Herbs (Chinese leeks, Thai basil, bunching onion)
• Gourds (wax gourds and bottle gourds)
• Japanese cucumbers

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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I feel like there comes a time in every plant parent's life when we start to get really curious and excited about having a dedicated space for all of our plants. If you are an outdoor gardener, the promise of a greenhouse for seed starts and overwintering plants is even more promising! I’ve had several different moments in life where I’ve Googled greenhouse kits but never crossed the finish line due to the overwhelming and somewhat intimidating aspect of installing them properly (and the price tag). Hopefully, this episode will set you up for success if you feel like you’re ready to take the leap of installing a greenhouse - whether it's a small kit, or a large structure in your backyard - consider this episode a beginners guide to building the greenhouse of your dreams!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [01:49] The inspirations behind this episode!
• [04:13] What to expect from this episode
• [06:15] How Patrick became the plant person he is today
• [10:10] Patrick shares his greenhouse setup
• [11:35] Things to consider before planning a greenhouse
• [12:28] Why do you need a license for your personal greenhouse?
• [15:00] What direction should a greenhouse face?
• [16:44] Pros and cons of different greenhouse materials
• [20:29] DIY greenhouse vs greenhouse kit
• [23:41] Patrick’s advice when exploring greenhouse kit options
• [25:07] What to consider for your greenhouse flooring
• [27:02] Where to get healthy pre-grown plants
• [28:13] The best indoor and outdoor gardening products
• [30:52] Different types of greenhouses and ventilation settings
• [33:08] How to calculate greenhouse heating and ventilation requirements
• [34:31] Different types of fans and vents for greenhouse ventilation
• [37:28] How do you run power to your greenhouse?
• [39:16] How much does a good beginner greenhouse cost?
• [42:33] Common misconceptions about greenhouses
• [43:37] How greenhouses help in pest control and management
• [45:45] Troubleshooting greenhouse ventilation and humidity issues
• [46:40] What is the ideal temperature for a greenhouse?
• [47:53] Patrick’s advice for greenhouse beginners
• [50:12] Greenhouse #1: Amy’s apartment-deck greenhouse in cold Massachusetts
• [53:27] Greenhouse #2: Tiffany’s indoor greenhouse for 200+ plants
• [59:28] Greenhouse #3: Kristin’s fully-customized permanent greenhouse from a kit
• [01:05:48] Greenhouse #4: Eric’s Instagrammable East Nash Greenhouse with recycled windows
• [01:11:56] Where to get university-level horticulture education for your greenhouse preparations!
• [01:12:41] How to pre-order Growing Joy

• Patrick's other blogs: Sublime Succulents & Self-Sustaining Ecosystem
• Domino Magazine article: How a Stylist DIY-ed Her Dream Greenhouse From a Prefab Kit

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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Plant friends, in celebration of the launch of my new book, Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants), which is about my personal journey with plants, I want to celebrate YOUR stories on launch day.  Growing Joy is not just about my personal journey with my plants, it's about the thousands of stories I have heard from listeners about how plants have helped them heal, grow and find more joy. This is your official invitation to join the #GrowingJoyChallenge and share YOUR story with the world. Tune in for the details!

• [00:37] What plants mean to Maria
• [00:57] Why Growing Joy is about YOU
• [01:57] How you can share your story with the world!
• [04:36] In-depth tutorials for the #GrowingJoyChallenge
• [00:57] How to pre-order Growing Joy
• [05:39] Let’s cultivate more joy in the world!

Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)

by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung

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Growing your own plants from seeds is one of the most gratifying experiences in the garden. Watching a tiny seed become a full-grown plant just gives you the most amazing feeling as a plant parent. However, seed starting is a whole different science and practice on its own and requires special soil, different care, grow lights and water monitoring, and interesting practices to make sure that your seeds actually sprout: seed scarification is one of those practices that may seem intimidating, but takes your seed starting game into a whole different level. Leslie Halleck, my plant friend and Bloom and Grow Garden Society's resident horticulturist, gives us the know-how behind seed scarification in this Knowledge Nugget!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [01:29] How to access Leslie Halleck’s planty lectures
• [02:59] What is seed scarification for?
• [04:16] Different ways to scarify a seed
• [04:32] Mistakes to avoid when doing seed scarification
• [07:05] Your open invitation to the Garden Society!

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They produce some of the most desirable flowers we know and love, but a bulb can be very confusing to an amateur gardener. We look at this little stub and think, "Seriously, a daffodil is going to sprout up from this thing?" As tropical houseplant growers, bulbs can be a totally different game when it comes to caring, with different sets of tips to be mindful of. Jenks Farmer is a bulb expert and lifelong gardener and in this ep, he joins us to break down everything you need to know about bulbs. Let's dive in!

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• [00:49] Growing Joy updates and invitation
• [02:04] Watering technique tips and water quality lecture
• [04:05] How Jenks became the bulb expert he is today
• [07:35] What is a bulb? How do we identify bulbs?
• [11:52] Listener question: When is the best time to plant alliums? Will the plants reproduce over time?
• [12:43] Where can you find bulbs in nature?
• [14:33] Beginner terms: Annuals vs perennials
• [15:10] What is a naturalized garden?
• [16:29] When do you plant different kinds of bulbs?
• [18:35] How does ground temperature trigger bulb growth?
• [19:03] How do you force bulbs indoors?
• [23:14] How do bulbs grow? Why do we need to divide bulbs?
• [24:53] The best gardening products for any gardening situation
• [26:14] Where to get pre-grown plants and seeds for your spring garden
• [27:47] Why do we need to dry bulbs? How do you store dry bulbs?
• [28:16] How do you store caladiums?
• [31:04] Jenks’ indoor bulb recommendations
• [32:00] Do all bulbs go dormant?
• [34:21] How do you plant bulbs? Do bulbs have to be planted right side up?
• [35:32] What is the ideal soil mixture for bulbs? How often should you fertilize bulbs?
• [37:08] How deep should bulbs be planted? Why is depth important?
• [39:17] Jenks’ bulb recommendations for every season!
• [42:05] Why does Jenks like crinums?
• [42:50] Where do crinums originate from?
• [44:11] Where can crinums grow in the country?
• [45:29] Why Jenks wrote a book on crinums
• [48:04] Where to find Jenks online
• [50:01] Maria’s gardening plans update and spring announcements

• PRE-ORDER LINK: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung
• The Crinum Book, book by Augustus Jenks Farmer
• Funky Little Flower Farm, book by Augustus Jenkins Farmer
• Deep-Rooted Wisdom: Skills and Stories from Generations of Gardeners, book by Augustus Jenkins Farmer
• Jenks Farmer’s bulb and containers

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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This might be the CRAZIEST thing I’ve done with my plants but this has also been such an extraordinary experience as I fly our lime tree, Limey, from New York to Florida! I am so excited to share the experience with you and talk about the citrus alley Mama Failla and I made in their beautiful Florida home.

I document the entire journey of flying with a plant including the thought process, plant modifications, legal processes and the next few days' updates in an Youtube Vlog: https://youtu.be/jtelXljM1gk

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Plant friends, this has been in the works for almost two years and I am so excited to finally be able to share it with you! Two YEARS of quietly working on a very special project with our guest, and not being able to talk about it! We will dive more into this project in the second half of this episode, but more importantly, we get to know Samantha Leung. Samantha, the founder of the well-known plant brand Hemleva, is the real deal. She's so freaking smart, she's kind, she's generous, she's honest, and she’s built her business with such integrity and hustle and grown a thriving business that creates botanically inspired products. In this episode, we are so lucky to be joined by Samantha to learn how she got to where she is now, and I’ve been lucky enough to have gotten to know her offline over the last year because we’ve been working on a very special project! Find out what it is in the ep!

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• [01:27] What to expect from this episode
• [04:26] How one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history
• [05:41] What was Samantha’s first-ever product?
• [06:28] How Samantha got started with pins
• [08:44] Why are plants important to Samantha?
• [10:28] How plants carry our memories with them
• [12:26] Where did Hemleva get its name from and what does it mean?
• [15:10] What was Hemleva’s first year in business like?
• [17:50] How did Samantha go about Hemleva’s logistics and business requirements?
• [20:04] What other crafts has Samantha tried building a business for?
• [23:02] Maria shares some of the challenges as a woman entrepreneur
• [26:15] How does Samantha handle her entrepreneur days?
• [27:42] Where to get the high-quality vegetable plants this season
• [29:17] The best indoor and outdoor gardening products for you and your pets
• [31:47] How does Samantha ideate, develop, and execute a product?
• [33:56] What tools does Samantha use to create a product?
• [35:27] How does Samantha source people and businesses she works with?
• [37:49] What does the process or ordering samples look like for Hemleva?
• [39:36] How does Samantha decide her inventory?
• [41:00] How profit margins differ in different business categories
• [44:19] In what ways is Hemleva structured to give back to different organizations?
• [45:57] What does One Percent for the Planet do?
• [47:56] What does work-life balance look like for Samantha?
• [50:47] How to figure out your own workflow and work schedule
• [52:37] How baking helps Samantha with her focus
• [54:24] Maria and Samantha’s very special collaboration!
• [56:26] Asking Samantha to illustrate the book cover
• [01:00:20] Samantha shares her experience illustrating her first book
• [01:03:32] Growing Joy merch collection with Hemleva!
• [01:04:44] Your official invitation to the Growing Joy launch celebration
• [01:06:09] How to join the Growing Joy giveaway for a free book!
• [01:07:54] Samantha shares a juicy sneak peek of Growing Joy
• [01:10:56] Sisterhood of The Traveling Plants
• [01:11:58] How Samantha inspires Maria
• [01:13:29] Maria’s reflections on writing a book and running a podcast

• PRE-ORDER LINK: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung
• Folia Collective
• BAGR Episode: How to Start a Plant Shop with Folia Collective
• Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewelry Box, book by Madeleine Albright
• You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, book by Jen Sincero
• Charity Navigator
• Chinese for Affirmative Action
• 1% for the Planet

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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Rubber plants don't get enough credit in the tropical plant world. These humble plants are always available at the garden center but tend to get overlooked for some of our sexier Instagram-worthy plants. In this episode, we will dive into the many reasons why rubber plants are fantastic plants with Raffaele of Ohio Tropics. The first part is going to be an overview of general rubber plant care and different types of rubber plants, and then the second half is actually frequently asked questions that Raffaele answers and troubleshoots. Welcome, plant friend!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:43] Maria’s plant and personal updates
• [02:12] Introducing Raffaele from Ohio Tropics
• [03:14] Your invitation to a free 10-day virtual garden festival!
• [03:58] What to expect from this rubber plant episode
• [06:40] How Raffael became the plant parent he is today
• [10:06] What is a rubber plant?
• [11:26] Do rubber trees produce latex?
• [12:53] Where can you find rubber plants in nature?
• [14:33] What are the different types and varieties of rubber plants?
• [18:54] How to water rubber plants
• [21:27] Raffaele’s watering tip using a turkey baster
• [23:21] How much sunlight does a rubber plant need?
• [27:35] Are rubber plants low-light plants?
• [28:35] What kind of soil mix is good for rubber plants?
• [30:52] Where to get pre-grown plants and seeds for your spring garden
• [32:09] The best indoor and outdoor gardening products
• [34:49] How to fertilize rubber plants
• [37:11] Rubber Plant FAQ #1: Why is my rubber plant not growing?
• [39:03] Rubber Plant FAQ #2: How do I get my rubber plant to branch and be bushier instead of taller?
• [39:51] What is the air layering propagation method?
• [44:15] Rubber Plant FAQ #3: Why are my new leaves smaller than the older ones?
• [45:32] Rubber Plant FAQ #4: Why are my rubber plant leaves dropping?
• [48:20] Why overwatering can cause issues to your plant (in ways you might not expect)
• [49:12] Rubber Plant FAQ #5: My plant looks healthy, but the branches are all over the place; why is this happening?
• [50:26] Rubber Plant FAQ #6: What are the tiny white spots on my rubber plant?
• [51:26] Rubber Plant FAQ#7: Why are the edges of my variegated rubber plant browning?
• [54:09] Rubber Plant FAQ #8: My rubber plant has aerial roots, but do they grow better in slightly cooler conditions?
• [55:18] Raffaele’s recommendations of the best rubber plant varieties for beginners
• [57:35] What Raffaele’s book Houseplant Warrior is about!
• [59:41] Where to connect with Raffaele
• [01:01:52] Upgrade your plant education with these two events!

• Houseplant Warrior: 7 Keys to Unlocking the Mysteries of Houseplant Care, book by Raffaele Di Lallo
• The Great Grow Along Virtual Garden Festival

Excited for this year's growing season? If you’re looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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Has the concept of “bright indirect light” ever confused you? Or how to measure your light in your home in general? Or how to figure out when you need to supplement with grow lights, and if you get grow lights, how to set your plants up for success under them? Light is probably the most confusing topic when it comes to our plants. It was definitely my biggest pain point when I was starting out as I had so many plants in what I thought was indirect light… but it was actually extremely low light. Lucky for us, Leslie Halleck, my plant friend and Bloom and Grow Garden Society's resident horticulturist, breaks down brightness and PAR for us in this Knowledge Nugget. Let's dive in!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:19] Is light your biggest pain point in your plant care?
• [00:54] What to expect from this mini-series episode
• [01:25] What are Knowledge Nuggets?
• [03:26] Why brightness is not important
• [04:06] What is PAR and why is it important to your plants?
• [05:13] Which spectrums of light are optimal for photosynthesis?
• [06:22] Why do plants grow best in red light?
• [07:11] Where to get the best horticulturist-led plant education
• [08:34] What the next Node of Knowledge lecture is about

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Moving is such a pain in the neck. Packing boxes, saying goodbye to familiar surroundings, and navigating new neighborhoods—it's enough to make anyone break a sweat. But you know what can be worse than that, plant friends? Moving with houseplants!

If you know, you know, and if you haven't moved with your houseplant collection yet, consider yourself lucky. Our guest today just moved across countries and into a different garden zone. We've both moved multiple times in the last few years, dragging our plant collections of over a hundred plants each, far and wide. This conversation with Becca from Becca De La Plants was also very heartfelt, as we discussed not only moving with plants but also how it relates to our lives.

• [03:32] What have the last couple of years looked like for Becca?
• [06:08] How does it feel to move into a completely different garden zone? (from zone 9 to 6)
• [09:06] Did Tucson spark Becca's gardening passion, or was it the Missouri land?
• [15:33] Make this summer unforgettable with personalized Wind River Chimes!
• [17:04] Discover how tending to your houseplants can improve your well-being with "Happy Plants, Happy You" by Kamili Bell Hill
• [18:06] How Becca’s houseplant collection changed since she moved to Missouri
• [19:56] How does Becca divide her time between plants, work, and her baby?
• [22:00] How did Becca decide which plants to keep when moving?
• [26:36] Maria’s method of moving plants
• [31:03] New home, new garden? Discover new gardening essentials at Gardener's Supply Company
• [33:52] Moving is stressful, let’s admit that
• [34:31] What other things should you do on moving day?
• [37:19] What difficulties arise in Becca's first month of adjusting to her new home?
• [41:58] Maria’s evolving home setups for podcasting
• [46:21] How life phases (motherhood, new homes, and personal growth) influence changes in style and confidence?
• [52:07] Becca’s profound experience with a plant that shifted her perspective on life
• [58:07] Advice for people moving to a completely different place
• [01:01:37] Take advice from the old ladies at a garden center
• [01:02:53] Where can you find Becca on social media?

• Growing Joy Ep 151: Beginner's Guide to Greenhouses
• Interview with Maria: Planty Chat & How to Plan a Plant Event

check out the full show notes and blog here!

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Discover your garden favorites and exclusive innovations at gardeners.com and use code GROWINGJOY for free shipping.

Check out Happy Plants, Happy You at your favorite local bookstore, quarto.com, Barnes and Noble, or amazon.com.

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We’ve likely all had some sort of run-in with a carnivorous plant: maybe bringing one of those little venus flytraps at the hardware store home to realize you had no idea how to care for it, maybe marveling at the wide array of carnivorous plants at your local botanical garden, and maybe even getting to see a fly land on one, or maybe it’s just knowing the man-eating plant Audrey II in the musical Little Shop of Horrors. However you’ve engaged with carnivorous plants, you’ve likely figured out that they are really a whole subsect of plants of their own, require very specific care, and might get you if you don't care for them correctly. Lucky for us, we are joined by carnivorous plant expert Damon from California Carnivores for an incredibly informative episode about everything we need to know about these mysterious, hungry plants!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [01:02] Introducing Damon
• [03:22] Damon’s history with carnivorous plants
• [08:24] What are carnivorous plants? What characteristics make up a carnivorous plant?
• [14:25] Where to find carnivorous plants in the wild
• [16:14] Why conservation of carnivorous plants is a must
• [18:50] How long have carnivorous plants been around?
• [20:09] Damon shares what he thinks of Little Shop of Horrors musical
• [22:19] The right kind of water for carnivorous plants (and how to identify them in a store!)
• [28:08] The best carnivorous plants to grow indoors (Venus flytrap, pitcher plants, butterworts)
• [31:36] Are you planning your garden already?
• [33:32] Level up your plant education with a horticulturist!
• [35:43] What is the best growing media for carnivorous plants?
• [38:22] Why you shouldn’t use terracotta pots for your carnivorous plants
• [40:16] How to use grow lights on carnivorous plants
• [42:13] Should you fertilize carnivorous plants?
• [43:06] How to feed your Venus flytrap and Cape sundews
• [46:53] Fertilizing your pitcher plants
• [49:35] How much humidity do carnivorous plants need?
• [50:48] How to make your Venus flytrap go dormant
• [52:11] Can you fertilize your carnivorous plants even if they’re catching bugs?
• [52:58] Troubleshooting carnivorous plants soil mix
• [53:39] Taking care of your Mexican butterworts
• [55:29] Damon’s recommended beginner carnivorous plants
• [57:26] Should you still buy Venus flytraps even when they’re not sustainably sourced?
• [59:53] Where to buy carnivorous plants and access educational resources
• [01:02:00] Just a note about peat moss
• [01:02:42] Maria’s winter updates

• The Savage Garden
• Wetlands Reclamation Act
• Maxsea All-Purpose Nutrient Fertilizer
• California Carnivores YouTube video: Winter Dormancy for Temperate Plants in Cold Climates

Excited for this year's growing season? Territorial Seed Co recently launched their Kitchen Counter collection, a selection of vegetables specifically bred to grow and produce in small spaces and lower light—perfect for indoor cultivation. From Artichoke through Zucchini, they have everything you need to grow your best garden ever! And with over 40 years of experience, you know they have seeds and plants you can trust. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

The Bloom and Grown Garden Society is the premium tier of the Garden Party Platform, rooted in high-quality education and community. I’ve partnered with our Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck to bring monthly “Node of Knowledge” plant science lectures, monthly “Ask our Horticulturist Anything” office hours, and Growing Joy Community Calls with me. Treat yourself to an annual membership for the holidays or gift to your crazy plant friends! Learn more at jointhegardensociety.com.

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Welcome to a new mini-series for Bloom & Grow Radio: Knowledge Nuggets. They will be 5-10 minute episodes that show up once a month, in addition to our regular episodes, and will highlight one "nugget" of plant nerd education taken from the Node of Knowledge Plant Science lectures Leslie Halleck gives in the Garden Society. These lectures are so good, I couldn't help sharing a teeny bit with you!

Episode one is a snippet from our AHAs (Ask Our Horticulturist Anything) where members can hop on a zoom call with Leslie and troubleshoot their plant collections with her.

Do you remember the first time one of your peperomia grew an inflorescence or flower? Have you ever seen one before? I remember the first time when my watermelon peperomia threw off a ton of inflorescence, these weird spikey things popped out of the plant and I had no idea what they were. In the first episode of Knowledge Nuggets, Leslie Halleck is giving you insight into what these spikey things are and more importantly, what we need to know about them when they show up in our collections. Let's get learnin'!

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• [00:40] What to expect from this episode
• [03:54] Troubleshooting your plant problems
• [04:57] What is an inflorescence and why do peperomias have them?
• [05:27] How to prune peperomia inflorescence
• [06:06] How to keep variegation in plants / how to grow a fuller, bushier plant
• [08:05] Where to get personalized plant coaching from a horticulturist

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It's been such a joy having fellow podcasters join me in the pod as they never disappoint and have such wonderful insights about plant parenthood and plantrepreneurship. I met this episode's guest in 2020 and figured it was time to have her back on to catch up and explore a concept she’ll be tackling on the next season of her show: the past, present, and future of black people in horticulture. Colah has created an amazing brand called Black in the Garden that has blown up in the last couple of years, and created a space for so many people to feel seen within the plant community. Tune in as we share an important conversation about historic black plant people and their rich yet less discovered contributions to plant society.

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In this episode we learn:

• [00:57] Maria’s plant updates
• [05:30] Who is Colah and why she started her podcast, Black in the Garden
• [09:16] How has Colah’s plant collection changed through her personal transitions?
• [15:07] What it’s like to have a plant-sitter
• [16:52] Reevaluating the lesson of resiliency as a Black woman
• [19:16] Moving forward and seeking opportunities presented to you
• [22:04] Letting go of things that don’t bring you joy
• [23:11] Why Wangari Mathai is Colah’s most inspirational historic Black figure
• [25:26] Making the diaspora of Black people known and accessible
• [29:09] Where to get the best seeds for this growing season
• [30:45] Indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet
• [32:30] Jerome the Gnome and Colah’s update on inclusivity in garden products
• [34:26] Black representation in media and podcasting
• [38:59] Colah shares recent recognitions for Black people in horticulture
• [41:51] Horticulturist Abra Lee and her mission to uncover the history of Black garden clubs and societies 
• [46:08] Ideating and self-publishing the Black in the Garden Coloring Book
• [49:58] Acknowledging white privilege in horticulture
• [52:52] Why Colah is exploring the past, present, and future in Black in the Garden podcast
• [55:41] What’s next for Colah and Black in the Garden in 2022
• [01:00:50] How to level up your plant parent skills this year!

Mentioned in our conversation:

• Bloom and Grow Radio YouTube video Flower Preservation Unboxing
• You Grow, Gurl!: A Lush Guide to Plant Parenthood by Christopher Griffin
• Bloom and Grow Radio podcast episode Lessons from Plants from 2021 with Beronda Montgomery
• Mashable’s article on Juliet Sargeant, “First female black designer in 103 years of Chelsea Flower Show wins gold”
• Website: Abra Lee / Conquer the Soil
• Colah's tree planting initiative: Underground Arborist

Thank you to our episode sponsors:

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Houseplants and interior design: you’d think these two passions would go together like two peas in a pod, but they can sometimes be at war with each other. We can find ourselves desperately wanting to style plants in rooms with no light, or getting overwhelmed with figuring out how to make our homes look planty and not cluttered. Many plant people don't know the first thing about interior design trends, and many interior designers don't know the first thing about plant care (even if they want to have plants in their designs). Luckily for us, I recently met Betsy, of the Affordable Interior Design podcast, and we decided to huddle up and see how we can match our compatible but different skill sets together and came up with this collaborative episode! Betsy breaks down various design styles, and I match plants that would suit those aesthetics. It’s a super fun chat that I hope will leave you ready to elevate your home and grow more joy in your lives!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [01:11] What to expect from this episode
• [04:40] A little info on Maria’s design style
• [05:41] The importance of deliberate plant corners
• [07:32] How Betsy became the interior designer she is today
• [09:59] Why people feel intimidated by interior design
• [12:22] How interior design and plant care can be similar
• [14:42] Tip #1: Don’t be afraid to go big!
• [16:43] Tip #2: The rule of thirds // the rule of odd numbers
• [18:47] Tip #3: How to design a bookshelf
• [22:35] Is color-blocking your books still in?
• [25:33] How to prevent plants from overgrowing in spaces on your shelf
• [26:56] What is bohemian style and how to execute it?
• [31:40] How many colors can you have in a room?
• [34:14] How do you mix and match different textures effectively?
• [35:09] The best indoor and outdoor gardening products
• [36:13] Where to get quality seeds for this year’s garden
• [37:55] Incorporating plants into your boho home
• [39:09] Modern vs contemporary design styles
• [41:17] What is minimalism?
• [42:44] How to achieve clean lines in your home
• [44:18] Adding color to your contemporary home
• [46:37] The best plants for your clean lines home
• [48:54] What is glam style and its common components?
• [53:13] How to achieve a sophisticated beach coastal style
• [56:57] Adding plants to your beach coastal home
• [59:49] The principles of rustic design // farmhouse interior
• [01:02:45] What plants are fit for your farmhouse style?
• [01:05:51] Is Scandinavian design considered contemporary?
• [01:08:06] Why plants are popular interior design assets today
• [01:10:44] Maria’s closing remarks

• Find Your Interior Design Style personality quiz

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

Excited for this year's growing season? Territorial Seed Co's got you covered with high-quality seeds and plants (over 2,000 varieties) that are tried and tested on their 75-acre farm! From Artichoke through Zucchini, they have everything you need to grow your best garden ever! And with over 40 years of experience, you know they have seeds and plants you can trust. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

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Happy New Year, plant friends! I hope you had great holidays and like me, are looking forward to a fresh start in 2022. In the first episode of Season 7, I invited some of my favorite planty podcasters back: Stephen and Matthew of the Plant Daddy Podcast, for a really fun conversation inspired by streamlining and simplifying our houseplant care routines. This convo is really rooted in reflecting on 2021 and learning from the transitions we all went through and these guys are just so lovely, so insightful, and thoughtful about their approach to plant care. They share plant care efficiency tips that I think we can all adapt to our own plant care routines!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:35] Happy new year, plant friends!
• [03:36] Stephen shares the transitions he and his collection went through in 2021
• [07:28] Matthew’s life and plant collection updates
• [14:48] How plant rack systems work // Tray Method
• [17:13] How to group plants in your plant rack
• [17:40] Different ways of watering plants efficiently
• [23:42] Stephen shares his plant rack setup
• [25:00] The biggest change Matthew applied to his plant care
• [27:25] 3 tips to maintaining your urban jungle with thriving plants
• [29:34] Plant care efficiency tip: hang plants by the window!
• [30:56] How much light do your bookcase plants need?
• [33:02] Where to get the best seeds for this growing season
• [34:07] What you’ll get when you join the Garden Society!
• [36:01] Maria’s experience maintaining her plants through four different home environments
• [37:38] Acclimating your plants to varying growth conditions
• [38:30] Why grow lights are great investments
• [39:54] What Matthew’s plant care routine looks like today
• [40:59] How Stephen engages with his plants
• [43:24] How your plant parent personality changes with your plant collection
• [47:58] What’s your favorite aspect of your plant care routine? 
• [50:22] What are you not liking about your plant care routine recently?
• [52:53] Matthew and Stephen share their plant intentions for 2022
• [54:27] Maria’s 2022 plant intentions
• [56:57] Where to find the Plant Daddy Pod

Excited for this year's growing season? Territorial Seed Co's got you covered with high-quality seeds and plants (over 2,000 varieties) that are tried and tested on their 75-acre farm! From Artichoke through Zucchini, they have everything you need to grow your best garden ever! And with over 40 years of experience, you know they have seeds and plants you can trust. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.com

The Bloom and Grown Garden Society is the premium tier of the Garden Party Platform, rooted in high-quality education and community. I’ve partnered with our Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck to bring monthly “Node of Knowledge” plant science lectures, monthly “Ask our Horticulturist Anything” office hours, and Growing Joy Community Calls with me. Treat yourself to an annual membership for the holidays or gift to your crazy plant friends! Learn more at jointhegardensociety.com.

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Hi Plant Friends, our official first episode of Season 7 of BAGR starts next week with the return of the guys from the Plant Daddy Podcast for a great talk about streamlining houseplant care in 2022, but since it’s the first week of 2022, I wanted to share a sweet moment with you that we recently had on a Growing Joy Call in the Bloom & Grow Garden Society: a 3 minute meditation, on the turn of the year, through the eyes of our plants. 

It’s just a little something I’m sharing in hopes you can carve out 5 minutes of time this week to get cozy, sit with your plants, listen, reflect and get excited for 2022. 

If meditation, visualization or general planty cheesiness isn’t your thing… skip this episode and meet us back here on Tuesday Jan 11th for a highly informative episode to celebrate the launch of the new season! 

If you are interested in joining us in Bloom & Grow Virtual Garden Society, visit community.bloomandgrowradio.com to sign up! Next live lecture is this Wednesday January 12th and it’s a Seed Starting Intensive for Vegetables, Flowers AND Indoor Plants! The next Growing Joy Lecture will be about Sowing Seeds of Intention for the 2022 on Jan 18th. All calls get recorded and live in the platform for your binging delights :)

When I think back on this last year, transition is the word that comes to mind. We are literally transitioning into a new year, but I'm sure everyone went through some form of transition this year: a new home, family additions and losses, job changes, and more. And as we grow through those transitions, our plant collection evolves too. I personally went through a tremendous transition this year and my plant collection and plant parent personality completely shifted. These transitions in my plant parenthood brought up a lot for me: feelings of shame, failure, or almost a rigidity to stick with what I used to do. In moving through this transition, I found some really helpful practices and concepts that helped me ebb, flow, and grow that I wanted to share with you today. So, this episode is rather different than our other episodes: it’s highly personal and I get into the nitty-gritty of some behind-the-scenes of this growing business and my life. No ads, no interviews, no guests—just checking in!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:56] Why transition is an important conversation today
• [02:26] How Maria’s plant parent personality and plant collection have changed this year
• [03:37] What to expect from this year-end episode
• [05:45] Maria’s questions to YOU, the listener
• [08:03] How the Bloom and Grow listener community inspires Maria and the podcast
• [11:00] Why plants improve our lives
• [11:30] Updates on the Bloom and Grow Radio podcast
• [13:40] The different transitions Maria went through this year
• [15:05] Planty practices to find more joy and stillness in your life
• [15:16] Why you should have your morning coffee with your plants
• [18:13] The benefits of engaging with plants during the day
• [20:23] Shifting how you see plant care and your plant number
• [22:09] Explore your plant curiosity
• [23:02] Use planty affirmations and some of Maria’s personal examples
• [25:44] Maria’s big announcement!
• [30:27] A very special (and secret) snippet

• Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) pre-order links: Amazon | Bookshop.org

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There is so much power in flowers, plant friends. A flower is so much more than a bloom, but an expression, a connection to something deeper. Whatever our known or unknown bias for blooms is, flowers are little joy bombs just waiting to be cut or grown. It’s undeniable that flowers also can play a huge part in a wedding day: from the ceremonial bouquet and corsage to the ceremony and reception flowers can be used to enliven a wedding day, and also express a part of yourself through your choices. But as a tropical foliage lover, I was actually tremendously out of my depth when it came to understanding what went into wedding florals, or flowers in general when I was planning our wedding. As wedding florals are also a huge investment, I found myself going through a little wedding floral crash course of my own and with my florist, Corina of The Botaniste. In this episode, Corina and I share all things wedding flowers so that you know where to start come your wedding planning!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop-shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [02:22] Introducing Corina
• [04:16] What to expect of the last episode of My Botanically Inspired Wedding Series
• [09:29] Corina shares her experiences planning wedding florals with couples
• [10:33] Why Pinterest is every bride’s best friend AND worst enemy
• [11:52] How Corina became a plant lady and how she started The Botaniste
• [17:29] Corina’s biggest influences in floral styling
• [18:18] What are current and upcoming trends for wedding flowers?
• [19:46] What elements are there in a tablescape?
• [22:28] Is there a difference between wedding flowers and event flowers?
• [26:14] Maria shares her decision-making process with her wedding florals
• [28:02] How flowers elevate any event
• [29:26] How to preserve your wedding flowers
• [31:00] What are the best and the worst flowers to have at your wedding?
• [34:01] Which flower is an alternative to peonies?
• [35:54] New rose varieties to try in your wedding flowers
• [39:27] How to condition cut flowers
• [41:23] How to keep cut hydrangeas from wilting
• [42:58] Where to get the best organic indoor and outdoor gardening products
• [44:12] Planning to grow from seeds this coming garden season?
• [48:15] How to work with florists and where to start with your wedding flower planning
• [52:33] Building a trusting relationship with your wedding florist
• [55:08] Corina’s advice for couples planning to DIY their wedding
• [58:51] Maria’s garland and greenery vision
• [01:00:40] How to style a wedding with greenery
• [01:03:38] Incorporating bud vases in your wedding
• [01:07:55] Adding statement greenery to your wedding venue and reception
• [01:12:49] What you should know about greenery
• [01:14:38] Corina’s ultimate tip for wedding planners and contractors
• [01:15:15] Corina’s current favorite flowers and combinations
• [01:17:00] What Maria loved about blushing bride protea
• [01:18:08] Where you can hire Corina as your florist
• [01:20:25] Maria’s Wedding Series reflections

• Check out Corina's video on how to arrange a big bridal bouquet!
• Lush Magnolia Flower Preservation artist
• DIY Wedding Copper Arbor blog
• BAGR Episode: 3 Plant Inspired DIY Wedding Ideas that Live on After the Big Day
• BAGR Episode: 26 Ways to Incorporate Plants Into Your Wedding
• BAGR Blog: 26 Ways to Incorporate Plants Into Your Wedding

It’s time to start planning your garden and placing your seed orders! Territorial Seed Company has an unbelievable selection of seeds and plants to choose from to build the garden of your dreams all year, with sustainably-grown seeds for the best-tasting, best-producing, highest-quality vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Check out their amazing variety of seeds, plants, garden planners, and more at territorialseed.com and use code BLOOM10 to get 10% off your first order.

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

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From the moment I got engaged, and frankly, even before that, I knew that I wanted to have the plantiest wedding possible! My plants are a huge part of me and I wanted to incorporate that aspect into our wedding. I didn’t want my wedding to be houseplant-themed, but I wanted houseplants and nature to be woven into our day seamlessly, in a refined way that felt special. Katie O’Neil of Katydyd Events, our wedding planner, joins me in this episode to talk about the different ways we added plants to our wedding, and some that didn't make it but were totally great ideas! This is one of my most anticipated episodes—I literally waited two years!—and I can't wait to share everything with you.

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop-shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:28] Why Maria wanted a planty wedding
• [04:40] Introducing Katie; Maria and Billy’s wedding angel
• [10:36] Mama Failla’s wedding advice
• [11:53] How Katie became the epic wedding planner she is today
• [14:34] Maria’s biggest wedding advice for everyone!
• [16:56] How plants have developed as a trend in the bridal industry
• [17:58] Hoya kerrii as tablescape and wedding favor
• [21:36] What questions to ask yourself when planning a wedding with plants
• [22:56] Katie’s ultimate wedding planning goal
• [23:45] Finding the balance between a plant-themed wedding and a you-themed wedding
• [26:04] How to pick your wedding venue and Katie’s professional advice
• [31:15] How to incorporate plants into your invitations and signages
• [34:19] Using seed paper for your invitations
• [35:25] Incorporating plants into your wedding dress and suit
• [40:09] ‘Something blue’, wedding shoes, and floral hairpins
• [43:37] Picking out your color palette and bridesmaid dresses
• [44:36] Where to get your seeds for the upcoming growing season!
• [46:58] What you’ll get when you join the Garden Society
• [48:37] How to repurpose your bridal bouquet and your bridesmaids’ bouquet during the reception
• [51:04] How to incorporate plants during the ceremony
• [54:15] Leaf girl instead of flower girl? Yes, please!
• [55:47] Why you should swap your rice toss for a lavender toss
• [58:08] Fresh ideas for garlands at your reception
• [01:00:05] Why it’s important to get the right florist!
• [01:02:19] Other fun, creative ways to add plants into your wedding
• [01:03:40] How to make the wedding green wall of your dreams
• [01:07:11] What to prepare for when you have live plants as wedding favors
• [01:08:11] Katie’s advice when doing DIY wedding pieces
• [01:10:51] How to make your wedding flowers last beyond your big day
• [01:12:35] How to incorporate macrame into your wedding
• [01:16:35] Katie’s biggest advice for incorporating plants into your wedding
• [01:20:53] Where you can hire Katie as your dream wedding planner!
• [01:23:03] Where to get custom wedding timelines
• [01:25:54] Maria’s post-wedding reflections

• Check out the blog for this episode for a deeper dive into all of these ideas
• Kara R. Modliszewski watercolor artist - Mad for Mod Studio
• BHLDN
• Fiber and Foliage macrame shop
• Lush Magnolia Flower Preservation artist
• Two Sturdy Oaks by Henry David Thoreau
• DIY Wedding Copper Arbor blog
• BAGR Episode: 3 Plant Inspired DIY Wedding Ideas that Live on After the Big Day

It’s time to start planning your garden and placing your seed orders! Territorial Seed Company has an unbelievable selection of seeds and plants to choose from to build the garden of your dreams all year, with sustainably-grown seeds for the best-tasting, best-producing, highest-quality vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Check out their amazing variety of seeds, plants, garden planners, and more at territorialseed.com and use code BLOOM10 to get 10% off their first order.

The Bloom and Grown Garden Society is the premium tier of the Garden Party Platform, rooted in high-quality education and community. I’ve partnered with our Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck to bring monthly “Node of Knowledge” plant science lectures, monthly “Ask our Horticulturist Anything” office hours, and Growing Joy Community Calls with me. Treat yourself to an annual membership for the holidays or gift to your crazy plant friends! Learn more at jointhegardensociety.com.

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Plant friends, I am so excited to finally bring you this planty wedding series, after almost two years of waiting! This month, I’m bringing you the Botanically Inspired Wedding Series on Bloom and Grow Radio, where we explore all aspects and intersections of weddings and plants. We have something for everyone in this series whether you love to DIY, are curious about the floral industry and how to make a great bouquet, or just really fun ways to incorporate houseplants into your wedding in unique exciting ways! In this first episode of the series, we share DIY projects that stretch a dollar, because all three projects we discuss can be repurposed in your home to live on forever! Let's get DIY-ing!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop-shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:20] Introducing the Planty Wedding Series
• [05:45] What to expect from this episode!
• [07:13] Introducing Marianne
• [08:10] How to use your wedding arbor during and after your wedding
• [10:19] DIY wedding copper arbor level of difficulty
• [12:05] How to customize your own wedding arbor
• [14:30] Putting the arbor in place on your wedding day
• [15:20] How to place flowers on your wedding arbor
• [17:53] Where to get the plantiest gifts this holiday season!
• [20:03] The planty home collection of your dreams
• [22:09] The best filler flowers and star flowers for your wedding arbor
• [25:56] Cheaper alternatives for copper pipes
• [27:49] How to transition your wedding arbor into the garden
• [32:30] The idea behind Maria’s wedding green wall
• [34:41] How to add hanging planters to your green wall
• [36:01] One of Maria’s favorite parts in their wedding!
• [38:09] How to make sure your guests take home your wedding favors
• [39:22] Where Maria sourced their 100 hoya hearts
• [41:01] Maria’s tips for sourcing terracotta pots for your wedding
• [42:14] What to expect when adding houseplants to your wedding
• [45:58] Maria’s word to the wise for those looking at DIY wedding ideas
• [47:36] Bonus DIY wedding tips and ideas!
• [50:16] Planty Wedding Series next episodes!

• HGTV Obsessed episode with Maria
• DIY Wedding Arbor Tutorial
• HGTV Obsessed Podcast
• Troubleshooting my Wedding Hoya Heart Lighting with Leslie Halleck YouTube video
• Little Prince of Oregon Nursery [discount code: BLOOM20 for 20% off]
• Fiber and Foliage macrame shop
• Lush Magnolia
• Gridwall Panel
• Hedge Wall Pieces (12) , (6)
• Faux Ferns
• Dried Ferns
• Artificial Tropical Leaves

Modern Sprout is on a mission to connect people and plants with their amazing assortment of smart app-enabled grow lights, indoor grow kits and candle kits, and amazing planty accessories that are highly giftable. They have something for everyone this holiday season, whether it's an ultra beginner gardener or a plant enthusiast just looking to up their plant parenthood game. Check out modsprout.com for all their offerings and get 15% off with code BLOOM21.

Check out WallyGrow's extremely sustainable Eco Planter and their Loop Planter-- the answer to all green wall and hanging planter problems (plus they are made out of recycled plastic)! They've recently launched a home line in partnership with exclusive prints from Living Pattern, with gorgeously planty dish towels, burp cloths, swaddles, and even pillowcases! WallyGrow is offering a limited-time 15% discount to BAGR listeners from November 30-December 7th, so take advantage of it while you can at wallygrow.com with code MARIAGIFTS15 at checkout.

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While we are stewards of the land, we are also stewards of the native animals that call it home. And birds, with their declining population, need our help to keep them flying high in our shared environment. Our responsibility is to protect their home, provide them with food, and minimize the threats they face.

When I realized there was someone else who shares my deep passion for birds AND gardens, and that she wrote a whole book on making bird-friendly gardens, I knew I needed to meet and befriend her immediately. So in this episode, Jen McGuinness, aka Frau Zinnie, talks all about optimizing our gardens for our birds.

If you follow me on social media, you know that I'm a crazy bird lady. I think Frankie, my parakeet, knows that this episode is special because he’s especially loud behind the scenes.

• [05:29] How Jen became a plant/bird lady
• [08:08] What is Jen’s gateway bird?
• [09:31] What does bird-friendly gardening mean (beyond the bird feeder)?
• [13:17] How will a bird-friendly garden help you and your garden?
• [14:12] What is a native plant?
• [15:26] Bring the soothing sounds of summer to your loved ones with Wind River Chimes
• [17:01] From balconies to backyards, grow your best garden yet with Gardener's Supply Company
• [18:37] What do birds eat?
• [23:07] What are the 4 major flight paths used by migratory birds?
• [28:48] What can we put in our gardens to help birds build nests?
• [31:41] Should you add a nesting box to your garden?
• [33:28] Nourish your plants and attract birds with safe, organic Espoma products.
• [35:27] How should you set up your bird baths?
• [40:36] How should you create a bird-friendly feeder setup in your garden?
• [45:02] How to choose bird-friendly native plants for your growing zone
• [54:28] What are some easy DIY projects to attract birds to a small balcony/garden plot?
• [57:53] Where can you find Jen and her book?

• Growing Joy Ep 220: How to Make a Tiny Meadow in Your Yard with Graham Laird Gardner
• BirdCast
• Merlin Bird ID
• Birdsy
• Bird Buddy
• National Audubon Society
• USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
• The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees, by Doug Tallamy
• Bird-Friendly Gardening, by Jen McGuinness
• Micro Food Gardening, by Jen McGuinness

check out the full show notes and blog here!

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Snake plants are completely underrated. These “low light-tolerant” plants are often thrown into dark corners, dusty offices, and bathrooms with no windows due to their notoriously hardy personalities, but there is so much more to this beautiful collection of plants than just their ability to survive. Their leaves come in the most mesmerizing shapes and I think they are one of the most giftable plants around because no matter who you are gifting, and what their lighting situation is, a snake plant will likely be able to handle it. That is why I'm excited to finally have a deep dive into this set of plants with no other than repeat-guest and plant friend, NYC Plant Doctor himself, Chris Satch! 

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:39] Why Maria LOVES snake plants
• [04:55] Why snake plants are the most giftable plants
• [06:06] Are snake plants Dracaena or Sansevieria?
• [09:32] Where do you find snake plants in nature?
• [10:06] Are snake plants low-light plants?
• [11:08] The structure of a snake plant
• [13:43] How snake plants photosynthesize
• [18:02] How much light do snake plants need? Can you burn them?
• [19:16] How often should you water snake plants?
• [21:22] What your snake plant looks like when it needs watering
• [23:24] How do you get a snake plant to flower?
• [24:13] Do snake plants need fertilizer?
• [26:23] Where to get sustainable hanging planters
• [29:12] The best giftable planty products this season
• [32:14] Chris’ confession about the best potting media for snake plants
• [34:49] Maria’s confession about her first snake plants
• [35:57] How to divide and repot snake plant pups
• [38:00] How tall should a pup be before you separate them?
• [41:23] Why do snake plants droop? How do you strengthen their leaves?
• [43:33] Troubleshooting floppy snake plant leaves
• [46:06] How do you get snake plants to be fuller?
• [47:33] Chris’ favorite snake plant species
• [52:28] Why you should wipe the dust off your snake plant leaves
• [54:05] What life lessons can we learn from snake plants?

• Sansevieria gracilis
• Sansevieria fischeri
• Sansevieria ‘Cleopatra’
• Sansevieria kirkii var. pulchra. “Coppertone”
• Sansevieria trifasciata “Bantel’s Sensation”
• Sansevieria cylindrica
• Sansevieria trifasciata “Moonshine”
• Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'

Check out WallyGrow's extremely sustainable Eco Planter and their Loop Planter-- the answer to all green wall and hanging planter problems (plus they are made out of recycled plastic)! They've recently launched a home line in partnership with exclusive prints from Living Pattern, with gorgeously planty dish towels, burp cloths, swaddles, and even pillowcases! WallyGrow is offering a limited-time 15% discount to BAGR listeners from November 9 to 23, so take advantage of it while you can at wallygrow.com with code MARIA15 at checkout.

Modern Sprout is on a mission to connect people and plants with their amazing assortment of smart app-enabled grow lights, indoor grow kits and candle kits, and amazing planty accessories that are highly giftable. They have something for everyone, whether it's an ultra beginner gardener or a plant enthusiast just looking to up their plant parenthood game. They are offering their biggest discounts of the year this Black Friday: 30% off their gorgeous and sleek grow lights, gift sets, and that watering can I’m always talking about. Check out modsprout.com for all their offerings and snag that Black Friday 30% off or get 15% off any other day this month with code BLOOM21.

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Plantrepreneurship, or entrepreneurship in the plant space, feels like it’s at an all-time high these days. With the massive shifts our society has gone through, people are feeling more drawn to plants and so many businesses are popping up designed to serve our plant community, and many members of our community are looking to transition into the world of plants professionally! I’ve noticed more and more plant consultants popping up on my social media feeds, and when I was thinking of an inspiring plantrepreneur to bring on this show, Celebrity Plant Stylist Reagan Kastner came to mind. I’ve had my eye on Reagan since she took #planttok or planty TikTok by storm earlier in 2020. Reagan is a serial entrepreneur with a really interesting career path and has used social media to her advantage to grow her planty business as a planty stylist and consultant. Listen to her plantrepreneurship journey below!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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• [00:34] Introducing Reagan
• [03:56] Don’t have a degree in horticulture? You’re welcome here!
• [06:06] How Reagan became the plant lady she is today
• [07:41] Where Reagan’s plantrepreneurship began
• [11:11] How did Reagan come up with the idea for Stylush?
• [14:41] Being a plant influencer, a business owner, and a plant stylist all at the same time
• [17:38] Who does Reagan turn to for business advice and resources?
• [19:10] Reagan’s advice for your first-year plantrepreneurship
• [22:09] How do you get started in the plant styling business?
• [24:51] How to figure out your plant styling pricing
• [25:38] What license do you need to buy wholesale plants?
• [27:04] Where to get the best planty holiday gifts!
• [30:21] How to install the green wall of your dreams (like Maria!)
• [33:33] How to compute your hourly rate as a plant stylist
• [37:59] What is Reagan’s relationship with social media regarding her brand?
• [40:26] The importance of having the right tools for your business
• [42:22] Should you keep a content calendar?
• [45:33] What does Reagan’s hiring process look like? How big is her current team?
• [47:20] How to get your first 50 clients as a plant stylist
• [48:57] Where Reagan gets her resources for plant care and plant styling
• [51:20] Why a simple business card can instantly elevate your business
• [52:00] 3 tips for people who want to grow on TikTok
• [54:44] Should you grow your plantrepreneurship on Instagram or TikTok?
• [55:22] What’s next for Reagan?

• You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, book by Jen Sincero

Modern Sprout is on a mission to connect people and plants with their amazing assortment of smart app-enabled grow lights, indoor grow kits and candle kits, and amazing planty accessories that are highly giftable. They have something for everyone, whether it's an ultra beginner gardener or a plant enthusiast just looking to up their plant parenthood game, so head to modsprout.com and use code BLOOM21 at checkout for 15% off.

Check out WallyGrow's extremely sustainable Eco Planter and their Loop Planter-- the answer to all green wall and hanging planter problems (plus they are made out of recycled plastic)! They've recently launched a home line in partnership with exclusive prints from Living Pattern, with gorgeously planty dish towels, burp cloths, swaddles, and even pillowcases! WallyGrow is offering a limited-time 15% discount to BAGR listeners from November 9 to 23, so take advantage of it while you can at wallygrow.com with code MARIA15 at checkout.

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This special mini episode of the podcast is just a little one on one with you and me: where I’m going to peel back the curtain and give you the inside scoop on why I created the Garden Society and how you, my community of listeners, where my muse.

We will also dive into all the delicious goodies that are part of it’s membership and later on in the episode, I invite the Garden Society’s Horticulturist in Residence, and beloved guest of BAGR, Leslie Halleck on to talk about her reason for joining me and what she’s excited to bring to our community of Garden Society members.

Plant friends, the Bloom & Grow Garden Society has been almost a year in the making. After reviewing your 2020 listener surveys, I heard that you wanted 1) a safe space for our community to grow together (The Garden Party Platform was the answer for that!) and 2) more deeper dives and opportunities to continue to dive deeper into plant parenthood.

I started to think about how I, your plant friend next store, could create that for us. And it hit me: a garden society.

Back in the day, plant and gardening enthusiasts would gather at local garden and community centers for garden society meet ups, where they could nerd out with fellow plant geeks to get expert level education from guest speakers, trade tips and techniques and show off their prized plants. 

Nowadays, meeting in real life isn’t quite as practical. Our plant community and community of listeners extends way beyond a local garden center, we are an international, world wide web of beautiful planty humans. So I’ve created a VIRTUAL Garden Society, so everyone is invited, no matter what corner of the earth you live in- especially considering that I myself live in the middle of the woods in Upstate NY! 

The Bloom & Grow Garden Society, in partnership with the Society’s Horticulturist in Residence, Leslie Halleck, is your new go to place for deeper, concentrated Plant Parenthood Growth. In it, we will be giving you lectures, meetings and materials to help grow your plant care knowledge, your plant collections, and yourselves.

Inside the Garden Society, you’ll find:

• Monthly “Node of Knowledge” plant care lectures rooted in science with Horticulturist in Residence, Leslie Halleck
• Monthly “Ask our Horticulturalist Anything” to troubleshoot your personal plant issues with Leslie (yes that’s right, an opportunity every month, to troubleshoot your plant collection with a horticulturist, not a billion blogs or youtube videos that don’t apply to you)
• Private conversation space with other plant friends to discuss monthly Nodes of Knowledge topics and themes and grow together
• Priority in submitting interview questions for other Bloom and Grow Radio Podcast Episodes 
• Access to the easy to navigate Garden Party platform and App (for both iOS and Android) - a place for our community to make new plant friends and grow more joy in their lives with regional groups, daily conversation prompts, special interest spacesand more. 
• Support from other like-minded plant parents to connect and swap your planty knowledge with
• Security and safety through our Community Guidelines and Best Practices #kindplantfriendsonly #notrollsallowed

Founding Memberships are 25% off through 11/9. Don't miss our on this amazing discount, and the opportunity to join us, and build this thing up from the ground. Or should I say earth ;)

Click here to join us in the Bloom & Grow Garden Society

If you are already an existing member of the Garden Party Platform, you'll upgrade your existing membership through this link.

See you in the Garden Society!

Maria

Whether you've been around the block of plant parenthood a few times or you're just beginning your journey, you’ve likely seen some version of what I like to call "planty fake news" or plant care myths: allegedly fool-proof hacks that seem too good to be true, old wives' tales that have been translated one too many times, or plant care claims that just seem super confusing. When I started my journey from plant killer to plant lady, I fell prey to a lot of these myths, and this podcast is a testament to all of the trends and trials of my plant parenthood journey. I’m lucky to have a plant friend in Horticulturist Leslie Halleck to turn to when I now see something suspect on the internet. I'm lucky to be able to text her and ask "does this 10 plank care hack video even make sense?", so I thought I’d bring our internal text thread to the podcast and “bust” several plant care hacks and myths we’ve both seen circulating. Also, exciting news, Leslie and I have been keeping a secret from you for what feels like a year. Tune in to find out what it is!

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.

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so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!

• [03:13] Maria and Leslie reveal their BIG secret!
• [04:38] The goals behind Garden Society
• [06:02] Why the community is called Garden Society
• [10:04] Maria gets real about plant hacks
• [10:44] Plant Care Myth #1: Houseplants clean your air
• [12:37] NASA’s study on air-purifying plants
• [15:34] Where does the oxygen we consume most come from?
• [18:33] How many plants per square foot do you need for better air quality at home?
• [21:03] Do plants emit pollutants in the air?
• [22:19] How plants get rid of VOCs or volatile organic compounds
• [23:50] The psychological value of plants in our homes
• [24:13] The positive effects of plants on our physical state
• [25:12] Plant knowledge is power!
• [26:28] Plant Care Myth #2: Potting up your plants every two years
• [28:07] The truth about repotting plants
• [30:00] The whys and whens of bumping up a plant
• [31:40] When is a soil refresh necessary versus repotting?
• [34:15] Repotting due to root decay or root overgrowth
• [37:05] The best organic gardening products for all types of plant parents
• [38:26] Maria’s favorite grow lights and planty accessories
• [41:53] How seasons can affect your repotting schedule
• [46:40] Plant Care Myth #3: Misting your plants
• [51:09] What is the right way to mist your plants? When do you mist your plants?
• [54:30] When shouldn’t you mist your plants?
• [58:14] How to increase the humidity around your plants
• [01:04:28] What you get when you join the Bloom and Grow Garden Society!
• [01:05:56] The first topic for Nodes of Knowledge
• [01:07:44] Monthly AHAs or Ask Horticulturist Anything
• [01:10:48] Growing Joy Calls with Maria
• [01:12:03] Your exclusive discount for Garden Society!

• Moisture Meter and Hygrometer Review YouTube video
• Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Society and take advantage of the Founding Member discounts!

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.

Modern Sprout is on a mission to connect people and plants with their amazing assortment of smart app-enabled grow lights, indoor grow kits and candle kits, and amazing planty accessories that are highly giftable. They have something for everyone, whether it's an ultra beginner gardener or a plant enthusiast just looking to up their plant parenthood game, so head to modsprout.com and use code BLOOM21 at checkout for 15% off.

Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Society : where Horticulturist taught plant care education and plant community come together. We've created the one stop shop for your Plant Parenthood growth. Click here to learn more

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I'm so excited to geek out on my favorite planty products with you, plant friends! The holiday season is just around the corner, and what perfect way to show your appreciation and love for the plant parents in your life (or for yourself) than to give them great planty gifts? The holiday season is also a great way to maybe invite our non-planty friends to try growing! I've got an amazing list of plant accessories, plant gift sets, books, and more—with exclusive coupon codes to support our beloved sponsors and the Bloom and Grow Radio podcast. Happy listening!

So you know, I have an affiliate or sponsor relationship with some of the companies mentioned below. Others I have no relationship with and just love to their stuff. Regardless of my affiliation, every item on this list is something I've used, loved, or have been recommended by trusted plant friends. PS: if you're a fan of the show, supporting BAGR sponsors with our provided sponsor codes and links is a great way to support the podcast!

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• [00:52] Maria’s exciting news!
• [02:26] Why this year’s Favorite Things is different
• [03:52] Why Maria loves doing ‘Maria’s Favorite Things’
• [05:04] How Maria chose her favorite things this year
• [06:02] Plant Care Accessories
• [13:12] Gift Sets, Stocking Stuffers, Teacher Gifts, and Hostess Gifts
• [17:46] Planters
• [20:53] The best and cutest gift set for new parents
• [21:34] Luxurious and efficient Grow Lights
• [26:09] Maria’s Favorite Books
• [29:41] The houseplant nursery to watch out for
• [31:54] Monthly exclusive and educational content to subscribe to!

Plant Care Accessories

• Modern Sprout Watering Can [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]
• Govee Hygrometer with Bluetooth (2 pack)
• Thermpro Hygrometer (2 pack)
• Terrarium tools
• Soil scoop
• Macro and Wide Angle Lens with LED Light and Travel Case
• Botanopia Plant Stakes (set of 4)
• WallyGrow Placemats [MARIA15 for 15% off from November 9-23]

Planty Gift Sets, Stocking Stuffers, and Hostess Gifts

• Modern Sprout Plant Parent Box Set [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]
• Modern Sprout Growing Gourmet Kit [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]
• Modern Sprout Garden Party Box Set [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]
• Modern Sprout Rooted Candles [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]
• Modern Sprout Bright Side Seed Balls [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]
• Hemleva Pins

Planters

• Michiko Shamada’s terracotta planters
• WallyGrow Eco Wall Planter [MARIA15 for 15% off from November 9-23] 
• WallyGrow Loop Hanging Planter [MARIA15 for 15% off from November 9-23]
• Modern Sprout Glow and Grow Kits [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]

Grow Lights

• Modern Sprout Smart Growhouse [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]
• Modern Sprout Smart Growbar [code: BLOOM21 for 15% off]
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• SolTech Solutions Aspect™ Pendant Grow Light [code: bloomgrow2021 for 15% off]
• SolTech Solutions Vita™ Grow Light [code: bloomgrow2021 for 15% off]

Books

• Lessons from Plants by Beronda Montgomery (check out the podcast episode here!)
• Ross Gay
• The Overstory by Richard Powers
• Black in the Garden Coloring Book by Colah B Tawkin (Listen to her podcast here! BAGR episode here)

Plant Shop

• Little Prince of Oregon [code: BLOOM20 for 20% off]

Seeds

• Territorial Seed Co Gift Card
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• Espoma Storefront

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• Favorite Things YouTube Video

Also Mentioned in the episode

• Moisture Meter and Hygrometer Review
• Wallygro Greenwall Update and Install
• My Favorite Planty (Plant Inspired) Book Haul from 2020

For the full blog post on all Maria's favorite things check it out here!

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I admit it, plant friends; I was totally unaware of a total subsect of the plant community: the planted aquarium world. There is a whole corner of the plant world dedicated to elevating our common fishtanks to living, growing underwater worlds that look like art. Aquatic gardeners are using aquatic plants to aquascape insanely beautiful aquariums. It is biophilia in the highest sense because you have so many aspects of the natural world indoors, and you even get to keep cute fishies! I had many of you request this episode but, to be frank, I've only health with above-ground houseplants so I was totally out of my depths. I figured I’d turn to Karen, an avid aquatic gardener who has written a step-by-step tutorial on how to assemble planted aquariums for a chat about the basics of aquatic plants. Get ready to dive into the wild world of aquatic plants and gardening!

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• [01:06] Introducing Karen
• [03:33] What to expect from this conversation
• [05:20] How Karen became the plant lady she is today
• [07:40] The importance of knowing your plants’ natural habitat
• [08:42] Why are planted aquariums becoming popular again?
• [10:33] Basic houseplants vs. aquatic plants
• [12:04] How do you trade aquatic plants?
• [13:33] What are aquatic plants and how do they grow underwater?
• [15:04] The different types of aquatic plants
• [19:48] How are emersed and submersed aquarium plants different
• [21:24] The basic requirements for a planted aquarium with live plants
• [23:43] What does ‘cycled’ mean?
• [25:57] Why do you need to let your plants settle in the aquarium before introducing fish?
• [28:43] Where to get bacteria that your aquarium needs
• [30:04] Three uses of filters in your aquarium
• [33:07] How to prep your plants for winter
• [34:51] Learn from a horticulturist!
• [37:06] What water to use in your aquarium
• [38:31] How to figure out the water you have at home
• [39:52] Troubleshooting your aquarium water
• [42:03] Why do you need to change the water in your aquarium?
• [43:17] Using fertilizer in your aquarium
• [45:08] What type of substrate works best for your aquarium?
• [50:23] Aquarium lighting and the basics
• [53:26] The most important lighting factor for your aquarium
• [56:56] Karen’s aquarium supply recommendations
• [58:26] How to transition to a bigger tank
• [01:00:11] Are CO2 systems worth it?
• [01:03:14] How do you select plants for your aquarium?
• [01:05:24] Top 5 best aquatic plants for beginners
• [01:11:41] Maria’s plans for her own planted aquarium

• Sunken Gardens: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Freshwater Aquariums, book by Karen Randall
• Florida Aquatic Nurseries
• Aquatic Gardeners Association
• GH Kit & KH Kit
• Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum
• Safe-T-Sorb Absorbent Clay
• Karen Randall's ScrapScape

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Plant friends, I've been sharing with you my overwhelm, burnout, and general processing of everything that's happening in our world right now. It’s been so nice to connect with so many of you who share similar feelings. I'm also grateful to have had my plant collection to turn to and use as a tool for wellness in these trying times. Several of you had recommended Lessons from Plants by Beronda Montgomery and from page one, I felt like I had met a Plant Soul Sister in this author. Her book seemed to be the answer to my prayers about the struggles of understanding the science behind these phenomena I witness and take meaning from. Beronda has the scientific understanding to deep dive into lessons we can take away from plants. She joins me in this episode to share lessons we can learn from plants for specific scenarios many of us went through in 2021. Let's dive in!

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• [01:08] Introducing Beronda
• [02:56] Maria’s wonderful announcement!
• [05:03] How Beronda became the plant parent she is today
• [07:17] Beronda shares her planty educational background
• [08:55] What Maria loves about Lessons from Plants
• [10:50] Bridging the gap in the plant community
• [12:46] What plants teach us about loss and pruning back
• [15:01] What is culling: how to apply the concept of culling in our lives
• [17:04] Why dormancy is important for us and our plants
• [18:37] How to honor the losses we’ve had
• [19:34] What plants teach us about transitions
• [20:45] Plants rest, and so should we!
• [21:02] How to address your plants’ light needs in the winter
• [22:26] Where to get safe indoor and outdoor gardening products
• [24:48] How plants teach us to regulate our resources
• [26:18] How we make ourselves prone to burnout
• [27:37] The lessons of sensitivity and self-awareness from plants
• [28:27] How lack of self-reflection can lead to lack of resources for everyone
• [29:14] How much time do we need for self-reflection?
• [30:10] Maria’s small ways to interact with her plants more often
• [31:04] Why plants are symbols of resilience
• [32:27] How repotting plants and moving homes are the same
• [35:14] Pioneer species or pioneer plants and what they do
• [37:04] How we can be all pioneer plants
• [38:48] What are intentional disruptors?
• [41:37] Beronda’s personal favorite lessons from plants
• [44:14] How plants teach us to connect with others
• [45:48] Maria shares the best way to read Lessons from Plants

• Lessons from Plants, book by Beronda L. Montgomery
• The Forest Unseen, book by David George Haskell
• The Overstory, novel by Richard Powers

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2020 had us all looking at our homes and asking ourselves if our current lifestyles were truly working for us or if it was time for a change. Billy and I desired more space, more nature, and a new opportunity to grow, which is why we moved upstate. An interesting question rose up when we moved and stared at our new surroundings and new gardening zone with a bit of overwhelm: now what? I've heard this question from so many members of our community who also made a big move, purchased a new home, and are looking at their new landscapes with wide eyes and lots of questions.

In this episode, I invited Stephen Orr, editor of one of my favorite magazines and a gardener going through this process himself, to join me for a conversation about his journey to rejuvenating and experimenting with his new garden, or gardens, in his new home in Cape Cod. Can't wait to learn with you!

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• [00:00:57] Introducing Stephen
• [00:05:20] Why Maria is obsessed with Better Homes and Gardens
• [00:06:30] How Stephen’s parents influenced him to be a plant person
• [00:09:42] Popular houseplants in the 70s according to Stephen’s mom’s collection
• [00:15:16] Why it’s important to identify the soil type in your garden
• [00:17:35] Animal pressure and other factors to consider when looking for a new home with a garden
• [00:20:01] How to prepare your new garden for the seasons
• [00:22:13] Know which plants work best for your garden through your neighborhood
• [00:23:44] How to preserve old gardens and rejuvenate lilacs
• [00:25:27] Things to keep in mind when moving into a house with history
• [00:27:03] Where to get efficient and stylish grow lights for your home
• [00:28:21] How to have garlic all year round
• [00:29:54] How to transform a sandy area into a gravel garden
• [00:32:07] The best plants for seaside gardens
• [00:32:58] How to train plants to thrive in difficult conditions
• [00:35:51] Conducting your own garden research
• [00:37:06] Where to begin when starting a new garden in a new home
• [00:38:44] Common mistakes new homeowners make with their garden
• [00:39:41] How to avoid new home overwhelm
• [00:41:29] Stephen’s garden experiments: raised beds and a mini meadow
• [00:46:01] How to do seed sowing successfully
• [00:48:33] Checking your soil on your first year gardening
• [00:50:10] How to rejuvenate your flowering plants
• [00:52:33] What NOT to do on your first gardening year
• [00:53:47] Stephen’s recommended culinary herbs to plant in your garden
• [01:00:46] Stephen shares a nice little note about being Better Homes and Gardens editor
• [01:04:00] Maria’s BIG news!

• The Dry Gardening Handbook : Plants and Practices for a Changing Climate, book by Olivier Filippi
• Planting Design for Dry Gardens, book by Olivier Filippi
• The Dry Garden, book by Beth Chatto
• The New American Herbal, by Stephen Orr
• Tomorrow's Garden, by Stephen Orr
• Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

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Territorial Seed Co provides high-quality seeds and plants (over 2000 varieties) that are tried and tested on their 75-acre farm and have a ton of fall varieties for us to try! Most of us think of the gardening season as spring and summer, but with the right timing and varieties for your location, you can grow year-round! Territorial Seed Company carries lots of varieties to start in summer and harvest in late fall, winter, and even over winter. For seeds, plants, online garden planner, how-to videos and more, visit TerritorialSeed.com and use code BLOOM10 for 10% off on your first order.

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Honestly, I've been feeling so overwhelmed and uninterested in curating my thoughts and feelings about plants and plant parenthood. It’s been a hell of a year and although I’m all about keeping it positive, I’m also all about keeping it real. And lately, social media has made it hard to share authentically. That's why when Christy, a Garden Party founding member, started this plant parent confessional in the Garden Party platform, members had space to post about things they do that wouldn’t pass the Instagram cut: plant fails and “bad” plant parent practices. So, this episode is community-based, from Garden Party members who called in and submitted their confessionals. I'm sharing them with you in hopes to just normalize the messiness of plant parenthood and tell you that no matter where you are on your plant parent journey, you’re welcome here :)

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• [01:39] What inspired Maria to have a confessional episode
• [04:28] Meet Christy, one of Garden Party’s Founding Plant Friends
• [05:23] Plant care confessions: fertilizing, repotting, disinfecting tools, and more
• [07:29] How imperfections are the best learning opportunities in plant parenthood
• [08:14] A Tradescantia zebrina "Purple Tinge" confession
• [09:59] Why we should normalize falling out of love with our plants
• [10:51] A confession about cuttings and propagation
• [12:33] Repotting in the fall and winter, does that make you a bad plant parent?
• [14:04] Where to get the best indoor and outdoor gardening products
• [15:40] The best seed provider for year-round harvest!
• [17:03] A frugal plant parent confession
• [18:09] When you give good plant parent advice— that you don’t do yourself!
• [19:56] Do you isolate your new plants when you bring them home?
• [22:12] When Maria caught Billy in a cute plant parent moment
• [23:22] A plant parent’s ‘lazy approach’
• [24:44] The pressures of Instagram and color editing your plants
• [26:12] How social media can affect the way we perceive our plants and our own plant journey
• [28:21] Maria’s reminder: take care of yourself, plant friend!
• [29:28] Maria’s confessions
• [31:24] The plant parent practice that helped Maria regain her plant parent confidence and joy
• [33:41] Plant parenthood is messy! That’s how it’s supposed to be, and you are not alone
• [34:40] Exciting news for the Bloom and Grow Radio Podcast!

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local dealer or check out my Amazon storefront of my favorite Espoma products here.

Territorial Seed Co provides high-quality seeds and plants (over 2000 varieties) that are tried and tested on their 75-acre farm and have a ton of fall varieties for us to try! Most of us think of the gardening season as spring and summer, but with the right timing and varieties for your location, you can grow year-round! Territorial Seed Company carries lots of varieties to start in summer and harvest in late fall, winter, and even over winter. For seeds, plants, online garden planner, how-to videos and more, visit TerritorialSeed.com and use code BLOOM10 for 10% off on your first order.

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Not only is growing your own food a fabulous hobby and a way to reconnect with the food chain, the earth, and yourself, it’s also a way to serve our bodies in a deeper way by feeding them with fresh, organic produce. Not to mention, a freshly picked cherry tomato or piece of lettuce tastes infinitely more delicious than a store-bought one. I’ve really enjoyed diving deep into gardening through the My First Garden Series on this podcast, and as a way to celebrate all our hard work, I've invited someone to help us make the best out of our harvest! Dr. John la Puma is a trained chef and doctor who has committed his life to culinary medicine and eco medicine. In this episode, we talk about the nutritional value of the foods we are growing, and some fun ways to prepare our harvest (we are both Italian-American and have lots of fun recipes we riff on throughout the episode!). Let's get cooking!

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• [00:05:55] Maria shares her ‘fresh from the garden’ dinner of kohlrabi!
• [00:07:24] Dr. John’s favorite kohlrabi recipe
• [00:09:25] How Dr. John became a culinary medicine chef and how his farming journey began
• [00:10:57] What is eco medicine? How can we apply this concept to our daily lives?
• [00:15:09] Why gardening is the gateway to reconnecting with nature
• [00:17:45] How umbellifers like carrots and fennels enable you to use less fertilizer in the garden
• [00:19:27] How the pleasure of eating can help you eat and become healthier
• [00:21:06] What does a more vibrant color of a fruit or vegetable mean for nutrition?
• [00:22:35] How to bring out the lycopene in your tomatoes (it’s good for the heart!)
• [00:27:00] The beneficial differences between cooking with fresh herbs versus with dried herbs
• [00:28:31] How to grow turmeric, its health benefits, and the best ways to use it in cooking
• [00:30:13] Dr. John’s fun kumquat alcohol recipe!
• [00:31:33] The best way to keep animals from your garden
• [00:33:23] How to help your plants grow with lights
• [00:35:40] Dr. John’s gentle reminder about store-bought vs organic and home-grown food
• [00:37:02] How to grow and how to use Mexican oregano in your dishes
• [00:39:35] Maria’s favorite plant to grow and how she uses it in the kitchen
• [00:39:57] The health benefits of alliums, the different kinds you can grow, and the best ways to cook with them
• [00:43:10] Dr. John’s recommended ways to eat lightly cooked onions
• [00:44:31] What is the best way to eat alliums like onions and leeks raw?
• [00:46:34] Why cruciferous vegetables like arugula, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage are good for your liver
• [00:48:03] Cooking tricks to get the most nutritional benefits from your arugula and other cruciferous veggies
• [00:49:35] Using arugula and other ways to elevate your pesto!
• [00:51:08] How to cook with sweet potatoes and sweet potato leaves, and keep them growing in your garden
• [00:53:22] Should you keep the skins on your vegetables?
• [00:55:30] Dr. John shares one of his inspirations when it comes to cooking
• [00:56:58] What is 'comfort nature' and how does it help us regain our connection to ourselves and with nature?
• [00:59:24] How to be in your 'comfort nature' without leaving the house
• [01:01:56] Help Maria win her TikTok war with Dr. John - LOL!

• ChefMD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine by John la Puma, M.D.
• Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes in The Guardian
• What is Your Comfort Nature Place? Quiz

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Hydrangeas are beautiful flowers, and they represent a wide range of emotions in different cultures. Yes, they can be tricky to grow, but they are relatively low-maintenance with the right care! In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about hydrangeas from Ryan McEnaney aka @ryanplantsplants, your new best plant friend. I bumped into him in Seattle during the Northwestern Flower Show a few weeks back. We grabbed dinner and it was crazy how much we clicked!

Ryan is a fifth-generation member of Bailey Nurseries, which is known for their Endless Summer hydrangeas, Easy Elegance Roses, and First Edition shrubs. His lifetime spent with hydrangeas has given him a strong grasp on their care, and he’s willing to share these tips with us!

• [06:13] What has Ryan’s plant parent journey looked like?
• [09:54] What are the 4 main species of hydrangea?
• [13:42] Understanding bloom cycles for pruning
• [16:56] Say goodbye to balcony watering stress this summer with self-watering planters!
• [17:23] Learn how to create the perfect cutting garden for bouquets with The Cut Flower Handbook
• [18:25] What is the blooming cycle of hydrangeas?
• [20:09] When should you prune hydrangeas?
• [22:40] How does soil affect the color of Hydrangea macrophylla blooms?
• [28:58] What should you know about planting hydrangeas in the ground?
• [30:12] What’s the general light guideline?
• [30:42] Common mistakes people make with planting hydrangea
• [31:23] Get everything you need, from containers to raised beds, with Gardener's Supply Company
• [32:40] Check your hydrangeas’ soil acidity with Espoma Organics
• [34:30] Why is it important to choose hydrangeas with flower buds?
• [42:42] How to extend the length of hydrangea blooms
• [48:26] Where can you find Ryan on social media?
• [48:43] Where can you get Ryan’s book ‘Field Guide to Outside Style’?

• Northwest Flower and Garden Show
• Bailey Nurseries
• First Editions
• Youtube: 210 How to Grow Citrus Indoors
• Pop Star® Reblooming Hydrangea
• Endless Summer Hydrangeas
• Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier
• Espoma Organic Garden Lime
• Espoma Organic Holly-tone Organic Fertilizer
• Espoma Organic Rose-tone Organic Fertilizer
• 'Limelight' - Panicle Hydrangea - Hydrangea paniculata
• Vanilla Strawberry™ Panicle Hydrangea

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Plant Routines: the crucial part of every plant parent's plant care practice that ensures that our plants (and our minds) are happy and healthy. Going from plant killer to plant lady, I found that I became as attached to my plant care routine, as I was to my plants. The act of disconnecting with a screen to reconnect with these plants and nature, is also a way to clear space to reconnect with yourself. I have learned that a plant care routine practice is so much deeper than just a soil moisture check: they let us check in with our plants, and more importantly, with ourselves. Plant care is truly self care. Everyone’s plant care routines are different, like unique snowflakes, so I brought together a fantastic group of plant friends to have a new format of podcast episode call the "Plant Friend Hang" to dive deeper on this topic. Come and meet them!

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• [00:02:36] Maria’s personal and podcast updates!
• [00:05:49] Who is Kamili, how her plant parent journey began, and why she won’t say her plant number!
• [00:07:41] A little fun discussion about Hoya and their recent popularity as houseplants
• [00:10:17] Paul’s plant parent background, his current collection, and why he recommends pothos for everyone
• [00:13:35] How Tiffany became @plantmamah, how plants helped her recover from a brain injury, and why she is obsessed with Hoya
• [00:18:20] What’s the weirdest thing you do with your plants?
• [00:27:04] What does your plant care routine look like on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis?
• [00:35:21] Where to get the best indoor and outdoor gardening products (and plant-specific tones!)
• [00:37:06] The best options for all your plants’ lighting needs
• [00:38:24] Why you should bring your plants outside during summer
• [00:40:48] Maria shares how she realized that her self-care and mental well-being are connected to her plant care
• [00:43:46] How has your plant care evolved through time? Have you noticed personal shifts as your plant care routine changes with your collection?
• [00:45:45] Why killing a plant should not make you feel ashamed and guilty
• [00:49:00] What is your most favorite and least favorite plant chore?
• [00:53:17] Paul shares his mad scientist soil mix equation!
• [00:56:42] How the Plant Friends stay organized with their plant collection - is it a good idea to try plant apps?
• [01:02:51] What does your plant care routine mean to you and why is it important?
• [01:09:44] Maria reflects on the Plant Friend hang panel and why #MentalHealthMatters
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The first time I heard about wet stick propagation, I had no idea it even existed! That's why when I got an offer from a listener, Joey (@joey_de_la_plants), for a variegated Monstera 'Albo' wetstick (and I knew I wanted that plant but I had no idea what “wetstick” meant), I went down a research rabbit hole to know more about the process of rooting it. For the last 5 months, my node has not only rooted, but started growing!. So when I connected with Payton from Bloom Daddy Plants—who actively uses this method all the time to run his shop—I knew we had a super fun episode on our hands. And boy, did we go overboard with the cross-platform collaboration surrounding this episode! Tune in to learn all about node propagation, and join the Philodendron "Pink Princess" Wetstick Giveaway on Instagramfor the chance to win your own Philodendron 'Pink Princess' wet stick to try this method yourself!!

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• [03:35] What to expect in this cross-platform episode (and where to find them!)
• [04:51] How to get your own Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’ wet stick!
• [07:17] Who is Payton, how his journey as a plant parent began, and how Bloom Daddy came to be
• [10:05] Should we refer to plants as ‘rare’?
• [13:00] Breaking the myth surrounding node propagation
• [14:15] What is a ‘wet stick’? Its many other names and how to identify a node
• [18:00] Why node propagation is used in nurseries
• [19:33] 4 things you need for node propagation
• [20:53] The ideal humidity level for your nodes (and cheaper alternatives for humidity chambers!)
• [24:37] Where to cut a node from and how to do it
• [25:50] Where to get the best garlic varieties for your year-round garden
• [27:14] How to protect your greens and veggies from wildlife
• [29:08] At what angle should you cut a node?
• [29:54] When do you put the node in a prop box?
• [30:43] Why you should let your node callus over
• [31:02] How to activate your node (and make it happy!)
• [32:48] Differentiating levels of moisture, and what the best moisture level is for your node
• [35:23] How much space should you leave between your node and your prop box?
• [37:17] The ideal light situation for your node prop box
• [40:06] Transitioning your node after it establishes roots
• [45:00] Maria shares where her curiosity took her recent peperomia propagation
• [47:00] How to join the Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’ wet stick giveaway

• Payton’s YouTube video on different Sphagnum moss moisture levels
• Philodendron 'Pink Princess' Wetstick Giveaway happening on the @bloomandgrowradio IG account

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When I first got into gardening, I got very fixated on the food I could grow for myself, but what I’m realizing is growing flowers can be as appealing as growing food — and flowers, being the pollinator magnets they are, are crucial to a healthy garden and a healthy mind. I’ve been so curious about cut flower gardening and connected with this episode's guest on Clubhouse, and started picking her brain about what cut flowers I should try as an ultra beginner. Brooklyn's passion for plants, her sensitivity, and her knowledge are things I've been wanting to share with this community! We also share heartwarming stories about our mothers and the lessons they taught us. I hope this episode brings you joy, just like flowers do!

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• [00:02:23] Maria’s garden update
• [00:05:40] Who is Brooklyn and how she became a flower farmer
• [00:08:31] Why everyone should have flowers in their garden
• [00:09:15] Brooklyn shares the personal connection she feels when growing flowers
• [00:12:08] Things to consider before growing flowers in your garden
• [00:14:06] The best flowers to grow for beginners: sunflowers, zinnias, strawflowers, and more
• [00:17:05] A quick recap on annuals vs perennials
• [00:18:32] The best perennial flowers to grow for blooms year after year
• [00:21:22] How to plan your flower garden so you have blooms all year long
• [00:25:48] Brooklyn’s favorite ‘cut and come again’ flowers
• [00:27:16] How to make the best soil mix for your flowers
• [00:29:30] When to use fertilizers on your flowers
• [00:31:04] Where to get the best potting mix, compost and fertilizer for your garden
• [00:32:41] Where to order your garlic for this season
• [00:35:03] Why you want to fertilize your flowers (and some signs that they need it!)
• [00:36:12] Determining how much light your flowers need
• [00:37:30] Maria shares her experience with her first garden and reading seed packets
• [00:41:17] How to transplant your flowers and harden them off
• [00:44:27] How to pinch flowers, what is it for, and when you should do it
• [00:48:04] What should you do with your flower’s first bud?
• [00:48:25] What is deadheading and how to do it properly
• [00:51:03] Brooklyn’s growing tips for peonies
• [00:52:43] How to grow flowers from corms and bulbs
• [00:57:33] Brooklyn’s top five favorite flowers (and greens) to grow
• [00:59:34] A little heartwarming story about Mama Failla and her garden gifts
• [01:03:22] Maria shares her newfound interest and joy in flower gardening

Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local dealer or check out my Amazon storefront of my favorite Espoma products here.

Territorial Seed Co provides high-quality seeds and plants (over 2000 varieties) that are tried and tested on their 75-acre farm and have a ton of fall varieties for us to try! Most of us think of the gardening season as spring and summer, but with the right timing and varieties for your location, you can grow year-round! Territorial Seed Company carries lots of varieties to start in summer and harvest in late fall, winter, and even over winter. For seeds, plants, online garden planner, how-to videos and more, visit TerritorialSeed.com and use code BLOOM10 for 10% off on your first order.

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