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

by Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness

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

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1
What is Forest Bathing: Exploring Forest Therapy with ANFT
1:15:22 Mar 17, 2026
2
A Guide to Measuring Light for Your Indoor Plants: Best of Growing Joy Replay
37:04 Mar 12, 2026
3
2026 Garden and Houseplant Trends: My Main Takeaways from Northwest Flower and Garden Festival
51:03 Mar 10, 2026
4
Natural Light for Indoor Plants: What Plant Parents Get Wrong: Best of Growing Joy Replay
48:53 Mar 5, 2026
5
Low Maintenance Gardening with Continuous Vegetable Gardening
37:04 Mar 3, 2026
6
Biophilic Design for Plant Parents: Indoor Plants for Wellness at Work: Best of Growing Joy Replay
35:05 Feb 26, 2026
7
I'm Pregnant After Loss: Exploring Seasons of Grief and Joy
39:05 Feb 24, 2026
8
Understanding Frost Dates: Beginner Gardening Guide
46:26 Feb 19, 2026
9
Growing a Plant Business, A Marriage and A Community of Plant Parents with @mrstannertheplanter
1:05:07 Feb 17, 2026
10
Hydroponic Growing for Indoor Plants: A Beginner’s Guide for Plant Parents
45:32 Feb 12, 2026
11
Buy Nothing Garden: 4 Ways To Build a Dream Garden for No or Low Cost
52:41 Feb 10, 2026
12
Ultimate Begonia Care Guide for Indoor Plant Parents: Best of Growing Joy Replay
31:14 Feb 5, 2026
13
Tending to Hope and Healing in Nature
50:06 Feb 3, 2026
14
The Ultimate Seed Starting Guide: Everything You Need to Know For Starting Seeds Indoors: Best of Growing Joy Replay
51:08 Jan 29, 2026
15
Can Water Quality Affect Your Plants?
48:50 Jan 27, 2026
16
Low Waste Plant Parenthood: Sustainable Plant Care Tips for Joyful Living: Best of Growing Joy Replay
1:05:07 Jan 22, 2026
17
Exploring the Intersection of Black American History, Culture, and Botany Through Trees
48:54 Jan 20, 2026
18
African Violet Care Guide for Plant Lovers - Best of Growing Joy Replay
46:40 Jan 15, 2026
19
From Plant Care to Nature Therapy: A Solo Heart to Heart
29:10 Jan 13, 2026
20
Snake Plant Care: Find Joy with Thriving Sansevieria: Best of Growing Joy Replay
47:23 Jan 8, 2026
21
Holistic Plant Care Projects for Kids: Best of Growing Joy Replay
42:03 Jan 1, 2026
22
A Day in the Life of a Plant Consultant Helping Plant Parents Fight Pests (and the Scariest Scale on Plants Infestation You've Ever Seen)
50:29 Dec 30, 2025
23
Defying Gravity: How Air Plants Grow, Bloom, and Inspire Wonder: Best of Growing Joy Replay
1:07:39 Dec 18, 2025
24
Botanical Printing: Transform Your Plants Into Stunning Fabrics for Joyful Living and Mindful Gardening
42:08 Dec 16, 2025
25
How to Prep Your Houseplants for Winter: Best of Growing Joy Replay
35:23 Dec 11, 2025
26
Food Preservation for Plant Parents: Transform Your Gardening Journey into Sustainable Joy and Wellness
47:15 Dec 9, 2025
27
The Joy of a Living Christmas Tree: Best of Growing Joy Replay
34:07 Dec 4, 2025
28
Explore the Healing Plants of the Sonoran Desert
47:17 Dec 2, 2025
29
Christmas Tree Extravaganza Part 1/2 - Cut Christmas Trees: Best of Growing Joy Replay
27:27 Nov 27, 2025
30
Discover Coherent Water: Boost Plant Vitality and Enhance Self-Care with Nature for Plant Parents and Lovers
1:05:58 Nov 25, 2025
31
How Plants Communicate: VOCs, Mycorrhizae & the Hidden Language of Plants: Best of Growing Joy
47:27 Nov 20, 2025
32
How to Propagate Anthurium From Seed - New Houseplant Propagation Guide
42:06 Nov 18, 2025
33
5 Plant Holiday Crafts that Make Amazing DIY Holiday Gifts: Best of Growing Joy Replay
30:43 Nov 13, 2025
34
Poisonous Plants and Their Lore
54:58 Nov 11, 2025
35
At Home Hydroponic Gardening 101: Best of Growing Joy Replay
43:32 Nov 6, 2025
36
Rainwater Harvesting 101: Learn to Garden with Less Water
42:01 Nov 4, 2025
37
Aquatic Gardening Made Simple: Beginner Tips for a Sunken Garden: Best of Growing Joy Replay
1:02:46 Oct 30, 2025
38
Leave the Leaves: Think Before You Rake
54:45 Oct 28, 2025
39
Hoya Care Guide for Plant Lovers: Growing, Blooming, and Busting Myths with Doug from Vermont Hoya: Best of Growing Joy Replay
53:08 Oct 23, 2025
40
Indoor Houseplant Trellis 101: How to Train Your Vines
37:29 Oct 21, 2025
41
Grow Lights for Plants with Leslie Halleck: Best of Growing Joy Replay
59:01 Oct 16, 2025
42
The Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Garden from Scratch
46:47 Oct 14, 2025
43
Intro to the Art of Bonsai: Best of Growing Joy Replay
58:16 Oct 9, 2025
44
Digital Detox: What 3 Days in Nature Taught Me (and How You Can Recreate It at Home)
54:50 Oct 7, 2025
45
DIY Plant Decor for Joyful Living: Vertical Gardens, Grow Shelves & More with Erin Harding: Best of Growing Joy Replay
48:59 Oct 2, 2025
46
Alocasia Propagation Tutorial: How to Propagate an Alocasia Corm
1:00:31 Sep 30, 2025
47
Monstera Care Guide: Swiss Cheese Plant Propagation Tips & Styling Secrets for Stunning Growth- Best of Growing Joy Replay
1:04:19 Sep 25, 2025
48
Groundcovers That Work: Low-Maintenance Plants for Every Garden
41:03 Sep 23, 2025
49
Grow Bag Gardening Secrets from Epic Gardening’s Kevin Espiritu: Best of Growing Joy Replay
47:52 Sep 18, 2025
50
Earthing Explained: The Science of Grounding for Better Sleep, Less Pain, and More Energy
51:37 Sep 16, 2025
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