『Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care』のカバーアート

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

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

著者： Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness
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 Looking for free, natural ways to decrease stress and increase joy and calm in your life? The answer might be simpler than you think: houseplants, gardening and nature. On Growing Joy with Plants, learn alongside Happy Plant Lady, Maria Failla to care for plants, engage with nature, and use them to manage your overwhelm, anxiety and experience happiness and calm you thought was only available on vacation.Plant care is self care. Come grow some joy with us. Follow along on socials @growingjoywithmaria© 2017 Bloom and Grow, LLC 心理学 心理学・心の健康 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Leave the Leaves: Think Before You Rake

    Leave the Leaves: Think Before You Rake
    2025/10/28
    Happy Leave the Leaves Month, plant friends! Did you guys know that was a thing that plant parents celebrate in October? It's actually one of the simplest, most low-maintenance, and laziest things that you could do to increase the diversity in your yard and save the planet!And the perfect person to talk to about that is none other than my plant friend, David Mizejewski, a naturalist from the National Wildlife Federation, and a total plant nerd. He made a compelling argument for why we should all leave our leaves with intention. Let's dive in! In this episode, we learn:[03:03] How David became the ultimate “nature geek” and advocate for wildlife-friendly gardening[04:17] Why October is officially “Leave the Leaves Month”[05:19] How did David land his dream job working with wildlife?[06:45] The connection between native plants, birds, and pollinators[07:44] Why conventional lawns are one of the worst habitats for wildlife[09:02] Sustainability goes mainstream: rewilding and native plant buzz[11:09] What is the role of leaves in biodiversity?[11:38] Yard ≠ lawn[14:05] Use leaves as free mulch/fertilizer in beds[14:46] Wind River Wind Chimes[16:26] Manukora Honey[18:00] How leaves naturally retain moisture, suppress weeds, and feed soil[19:26] How bagged leaves release methane in landfills and worsen climate change[23:12] What’s hiding in your leaf litter?[24:58] How some moths, fireflies, and birds depend on fallen leaves[28:44] Why you should ditch the leaf blower and use a rake instead[30:00] Under-leaf all-stars: isopods, earthworms, and other recyclers[31:29] How fireflies and other amphibians depend on leaves[34:01] How Bumblebee queens overwinter beneath leaves[38:31] How to “leave the leaves” the right way: raking, composting, and layering[43:00] What to do when your garden beds are full[45:33] How to get your town or HOA on board with sustainable yard practices[47:37] How small local actions fight climate change[48:44] David’s Halloween costumes and wildlife fun facts[49:51] Take the pledge + NWF “Leave the Leaves” hub[51:31] Where to follow David, NWF, and Garden for Wildlife Mentioned in our conversation:Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife by David MizejewskiVideos featuring Naturalist David MizejewskiBook David – Naturalist David MizejewskiGrowing Joy 308: Groundcovers That Work: Low-Maintenance Plants for Every Garden with Kathy Jentz For David's wildlife-friendly gardening practices,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow David:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeFacebookTikTokLinkedIn Follow National Wildlife Federation:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeFacebookX Follow Garden for Wildlife by NWF:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeFacebook Thank you to our episode sponsors:Wind River ChimesVisit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes.ManukoraGo to manukora.com/bloom to get 25% off the starter kit that includes their 850+ Manukora honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook. Follow Maria and Growing Joy:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    55 分
  • Hoya Care Guide: Growing, Blooming, and Busting Myths with Doug from Vermont Hoya: Best of Growing Joy Replay

    Hoya Care Guide: Growing, Blooming, and Busting Myths with Doug from Vermont Hoya: Best of Growing Joy Replay
    2025/10/23
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    53 分
  • Grow Lights 101 with Leslie Halleck: Best of Growing Joy Replay

    Grow Lights 101 with Leslie Halleck: Best of Growing Joy Replay
    2025/10/16
    Did you know that brightness has nothing to do with how much energy your plants actually receive from light? In this episode, I’m joined by horticulturist and author Leslie Halleck, who literally wrote the book Gardening Under Lights. Together, we’ll break down the science of indoor grow lights in a simple, approachable way—so you can confidently choose the right setup to keep your plants thriving all winter long (and beyond). In this episode, we learn:What Leslie’s personal grow light set up isWhat photosynthesis isWhy light is important for plantsWhat the different colors of light do for plants and why “full spectrum” grow lights are so importantLumens vs PAR vs Kelvin = how to measure lightWhat the best choice of grow lights for indoor houseplants areDefining “bright indirect” for a grow lightPatreon Plant Friend and listener Questions! Mentioned in our conversation:Leslie's books: Gardening Under Lights and Plant Parenting: Easy Ways to Make New HouseplantsSoltech Solutions: soltechsolutions.com Modern Sprout: modernsprout.com Bloom and Grow Amazon Grow light Storefront: http://bit.ly/growlightep Wondering if your plants need a grow light this season?Check out the full show notes and blog to learn how to actually make them work for your plants! Follow Leslie:WebsiteInstagramTwitterPinterestFacebookYouTube Follow Maria and Growing Joy:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    59 分
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