
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
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Let Nature Be Your Garden Designer
Jun 23, 2026
Unknown duration
Carnivorous Plants: Care Guide and Types of Carnivorous Plants for Indoor Growing - Best of Growing Joy Replay
Jun 16, 2026
Unknown duration
How to Repot Plants: The Ultimate Repotting Tutorial: Best of Growing Joy Replay
Jun 11, 2026
34m 56s
Feeling hopeless? Try growing flowers. Here's how.
Jun 9, 2026
1h 01m 09s
9 Garden Design Tips from an Interior Designer: Best of Growing Joy Replay
Jun 4, 2026
55m 11s
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() Let Nature Be Your Garden Designer | What if we don't design or control our gardens, but instead collaborate with them? I moved from the lush woods of Zone 5B to a front yard full of sand in Zone 10B Florida and felt like I had no control over my garden design. It was frustrating! So I sat down with Evan Meyer of Bloedel Reserve, a 140-acre garden and wild lands complex on Bainbridge Island just outside of Seattle, to help me feel more grounded in my new garden. Evan has spent his career working across the states studying restoration ecology, native plants, and conservation horticulture. We talked about co-designing with nature, as he believes we should move away from the "God complex" of traditional garden design and let Mother Nature be our co-designer. Listen in! In this episode, we learn: [01:57] Meet Evan Meyer, Executive Director of Bloedel Reserve! [05:15] What Evan learned about ecological horticulture across different climates [10:15] Why individual home gardens have a larger ecological footprint than public parks [12:19] How the plant supply chain keeps most landscapes generic [15:43] Experience single-origin honey with 3x more antioxidants with Manukora! [17:28] Prep your kitchen for garden harvest season with Caraway Cookware! [18:53] Why are more gardeners actively seeking out native plants? [21:45] How to co-design your home garden with nature [22:06] If a tree falls, leave it! [24:42] Why you should read your local ecology [25:46] Let’s reframe garden "problems" as opportunities [29:10] More examples from Bloedel that home gardeners can actually steal [30:06] How does Bloedel's moss gardener curate rather than plant? [31:44] Retrain your eyes to find dormant plants and deadwood beautiful! [34:35] Practical steps for learning your local wild ecology [37:58] How an ecologically minded front yard builds neighborhood community [39:07] The rise of whimsy in garden design and why we're craving that feeling right now [40:13] What to expect when you visit Bloedel Reserve! Mentioned in our conversation: iNaturalist Understanding Natural Light What's Your Plant Parent Personality? Interested in doing a collab with your garden? Check out the full show notes and blog here for Evan's advice! Follow Evan & Bloedel Reserve:Evan's LinkedInWebsiteFacebookInstagram Thank you to our episode sponsors: Manukora Go to manukora.com/bloom to get up to 31% off the starter kit that includes their 850+ Manukora honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook, PLUS $25 worth of free gifts! Caraway Visit carawayhome.com and use promo code BLOOM at checkout for an additional 10% off your order. Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Growing Joy with Maria by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy YouTube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Carnivorous Plants: Care Guide and Types of Carnivorous Plants for Indoor Growing - Best of Growing Joy Replay | We’ve likely all had some run-in with a carnivorous plant. I brought one of those little Venus flytraps home from the hardware store, even though I had no idea how to care for it. Maybe you have marveled at the wide array of these plants at your local botanical garden. Or maybe you just know the man-eating Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors! However you found them, you have probably figured out that these plants are in a league of their own. Proper carnivorous plant care is incredibly specific. They are a whole subsect of plants, and they might just get you if you do not care for them correctly. So I invited Damon from California Carnivores to help. He is a carnivorous plant expert (learned from Peter D'Amato) and is going to teach us everything we need to know to grow them indoors! Let's jump in! In this episode, we learn: [02:35] Damon’s history with carnivorous plants [07:28] What are carnivorous plants? What makes up a carnivorous plant? [13:25] Where to find carnivorous plants in the wild [16:33] Why conservation of carnivorous plants is a must [19:01] How long have carnivorous plants been around? [20:09] Damon shares what he thinks of Little Shop of Horrors musical [22:07] General care rules for growing carnivorous plants indoors [23:00] The right kind of water for carnivorous plants (and how to identify them in a store!) [25:23] How the “tray method” replicates a bog environment at home [27:39] The best carnivorous plants to grow indoors (Venus flytrap, pitcher plants, butterworts) [31:06] What is the best growing media for carnivorous plants? [33:43] Why you shouldn’t use terracotta pots for your carnivorous plants [35:00] What’s the ideal sunlight for carnivorous plants (+ grow lights!) [37:04] Should you fertilize carnivorous plants? [39:31] How to feed your Venus flytrap and Cape sundews [41:54] Fertilizing your pitcher plants! [44:14 How much humidity do carnivorous plants need? [45:22] How to make your Venus flytrap go dormant [46:39] Can you fertilize your carnivorous plants even if they’re catching bugs? [47:15] Can you overwater sundews and butterworts? [48:11] Taking care of your Mexican butterworts [49:36] Damon’s recommended beginner carnivorous plants [51:03] Should you still buy Venus flytraps even when they’re not sustainably sourced? [53:46] Where to find Damon, his book ‘The Savage Garden,’ and nursery resources! Mentioned in our conversation: The Savage Garden Wetlands Reclamation Act Osmocote Maxsea All-Purpose Nutrient Fertilizer California Carnivores YouTube video: Winter Dormancy for Temperate Plants in Cold Climates For Damon's detailed carnivorous plants care guide, check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Damon:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTok Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Growing Joy with Maria by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy YouTube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() How to Repot Plants: The Ultimate Repotting Tutorial: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | repottinghouseplants+3 | — | Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness | — | repottinghouseplants+3 | — | 34m 56s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Feeling hopeless? Try growing flowers. Here's how.✨ | flower gardeningcut flowers+3 | Claudia | Manukora HoneyIn the Garden with Claudia | — | flowersgardening+3 | — | 1h 01m 09s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() 9 Garden Design Tips from an Interior Designer: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | garden designinterior design+3 | Kelly Wilkniss | Decorating Tips and Tricks | — | garden designinterior design+3 | — | 55m 11s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() What is Hügelkultur and How to Install a Hügelkultur Garden Bed✨ | hügelkulturgardening methods+3 | Sarah Wagstaff | SUOT Farm | The Lodge at Woodloch | hügelkulturgardening+5 | — | 48m 32s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() How to Keep Calatheas Alive Without Losing Your Mind: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | Calathea carehouseplants+3 | Mark Hachadourian | Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating HappinessNew York Botanical Garden | — | Calatheahouseplants+5 | — | 42m 21s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Biophilic Design Explained: Boost Mental Health With Nature At Home✨ | biophilic designmental health+4 | Oliver Heath | Bartlett School of ArchitectureDesign a Healthy Home | — | biophilic designmental health+5 | — | 1h 01m 12s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() The Wild Truth About Plant Intelligence and Human Connection: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | plant intelligencehuman-plant connection+4 | Paco CalvoNatalie Lawrence | Planta Sapiens | — | plant intelligencehuman connection+4 | — | 48m 08s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Beneficial Insect Consult on My Greenwall with DMV Beneficials✨ | beneficial insectspest diagnostics+4 | Jamie | AlocasiaPhilodendron+8 | — | beneficial insectspest control+6 | — | 55m 15s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() The Hydrangea Care Secrets Behind Those Massive Summer Blooms: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | hydrangea caregardening tips+3 | Ryan McEnaney | Endless Summer HydrangeasBailey Nurseries+1 | — | hydrangeapruning+3 | — | 43m 59s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() How to Grow Sweet Peas, The World's Most Nostalgic Flower✨ | sweet peasflower farming+3 | Marryn Mathis | Bath & Body Works body sprayThe Farmhouse Flower Farm+1 | SicilyFlorida+1 | sweet peasflower farming+3 | — | 53m 56s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Grow Your Own Salad: How to Grow Lettuce from Seed to Harvest: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | growing lettucehome gardening+3 | Nicole Burke | Gardenary | — | lettucehomegrown salad+4 | — | 49m 58s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Monarch Butterflies, Growing Milkweed, And The Power Of Plant People✨ | monarch butterfliesmilkweed+4 | David Mizejewski | NWF | Florida | monarch butterfliesmilkweed+5 | — | 1h 08m 02s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Herbalism 101: Grow, Harvest, and Use Medicinal Herbs: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | herbalismmedicinal herbs+3 | Juliet Blankenspoor | Chestnut School of Herbal MedicineThe Healing Garden | — | herbalismmedicinal herbs+6 | — | 56m 52s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Gardening Tips for Seniors: How to Adapt Your Garden as You Age Gracefully✨ | gardening tipsaging gracefully+3 | Rhonda Fleming Hayes | Garden for LifeConcrete Botany | — | gardeningseniors+4 | — | 40m 35s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Mushroom Cultivation 101: The Mushroom Miniseries: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | mushroom cultivationfungi and mycelium+4 | Louis | Lion's mane mushroomSpray & Grow Kits+3 | — | mushroomsfungi+6 | — | 56m 42s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Spring Bulb and Summer Bulb Planting Tutorial with Jenny Rose Carey✨ | bulb plantinglow-maintenance gardening+3 | Jenny Rose Carey | The Essential Guide to Bulbs | Northview | bulbsgardening+3 | — | 54m 39s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() How to Grow Functional Mushrooms in Your Garden: The Mushroom Miniseries: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | growing mushroomsedible mushrooms+3 | Louis | Lion's Mane mushroomNorth Spore | — | mushroom gardeningedible mushrooms+3 | — | 1h 02m 32s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Permaculture for Plant Parents: The Simple Gardening Method That Gives Back✨ | permaculturegardening+3 | Brandy Hall | Shades of Green PermacultureEspoma Organic | — | permacultureregenerative gardening+3 | — | 47m 27s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() How to Grow Mushrooms Indoors: The Mushroom Miniseries: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | mushroom cultivationindoor gardening+3 | Louis Giller | North SporeFantastic Fungi | — | mushroomsindoor gardening+5 | — | 51m 18s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Why Social Media Is Killing Your Indoor Plants with @tannertheplanter✨ | indoor plantssocial media impact+3 | Tanner | Tanner the Planter | OregonTexas | indoor plantsplant care+5 | — | 58m 22s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() How to Make Plant Care Less Stressful✨ | low-maintenance plant careplant collection management+3 | Cassidy Tuttle | Cheerful Plants appSnappy Pots+1 | — | plant carelow-maintenance plants+3 | Manukora | 1h 01m 21s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() How to Grow Flowers and Create Your Own Cut Garden: Best of Growing Joy Replay✨ | cut flower gardeningbeginner gardening+3 | Brooklyn Sherri | Cool Choice Plant Studio | Denver | cut flowersflower gardening+4 | — | 54m 30s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Tree History: Finnish Mythology and Tree Worship✨ | Finnish mythologytree worship+4 | Nina | Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness | Finland | Finnish mythologytree worship+6 | — | 40m 11s | |
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