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

• Discover Coherent Water: Boost Plant Vitality and Enhance Self-Care with Nature for Plant Parents and Lovers

  Did you know that the water we drink and use in our gardens isn’t in its most natural, optimal form? That simple idea cracked open one of the best conversations I’ve had in my 300+ podcast episodes, plant friend! I talked to Mario Brainovic, the CEO of Analemma Water, to learn about coherent water: what it is, why it matters, and how it affects both our bodies and our plants. This conversation inspired me and made me rethink the water in my glass, my bathtub, and my watering can. Let's dive in! In this episode, we learn:[04:31] Meet Mario Brainovic, CEO of Analemma Water[05:55] What is coherent water?[09:36] Coherent (structured) vs. incoherent water[13:56] Why everything has sacred geometry, including water[15:17] Espoma Organic[17:40] Why the water we drink influences everything[19:06] Water memory, emotions & frequency[21:24] First plant studies: measuring biophoton emissions[24:06] The basil drought-resilience experiment[26:58] Soil study: restoring dead soil with coherent water[31:51] How coherent water connects plants (and humans) to circadian rhythms[33:47] First human study: brainwave harmonization in real time[38:45] Biological age study: rejuvenation of 1–12 years[40:13] Why sunlight charges coherent water[42:43] Benefits of drinking coherent water[44:15] NAD+ study: the molecule of longevity significantly rises[45:20] How to make your water coherent: the Analemma wand[48:25] Rainwater vs. coherent water[49:58] How to use the wand for houseplants[51:30] Why coherent water increases nutrient density & light emission[52:46] Important tip: keep test plants far apart (energy fields!)[53:58] Mario’s orchid resurrection story[58:45] 30%+ improvement in heart rate variability after a bath[59:22] Can you use Analemma for coffee or tea?[01:00:06] What’s the easiest Analemma bath hack?[01:00:48] Where to learn more about Analemma + 10% discount code “GROWINGJOY” Mentioned in our conversation:Analemma WandAnalemma InlayGarden AnalemmaLuxury AnalemmaWhole House AnalemmaTransform Your Water, Transform Your Life: The How and Why of Coherent H2O - almost30.comGrowing Joy 307: Earthing Explained: The Science of Grounding for Better Sleep, Less Pain, and More Energy with Dr. Gaétan Chevalier For the full list of the positive impacts of coherent water,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Analemma:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube Thank you to our episode sponsor:Espoma OrganicVisit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.  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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• How Plants Communicate: VOCs, Mycorrhizae & the Hidden Language of Plants: Best of Growing Joy

  Plant friend, I'm so excited to bring you this Best of Growing Joy series, a throwback episode to 2020. In the pandemic, I let my plant nerd freak flag fly extremely high. New York Botanical Garden had only in-person classes at the Botanical Garden in the Bronx, and in the pandemic they brought those classes online. I took every class they had to offer: soil science, plant science 101, and this class on tree communication with a professor I loved, Dr. Elle Barnes. She gave this fascinating class on the secret world of plant communication, particularly trees.This is the replay of the episode I did with her after taking her course because I was so fascinated. I found her entire course incredible and awe-inspiring and wanted to bring a sliver of it to our community. A couple years later, I wanted to bring it back in case you might've missed it way down the feed.In this conversation, Dr. Barnes and I explore the wild world of the "wood wide web" and how plants use fungi and VOCs—volatile organic compounds—to communicate. It's gonna blow your mind. You're never gonna look at trees the same. So buckle up. In this episode, we learn:How and why plants communicate with each otherThe “fake news” that VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are all bad for usHow plants use VOCs to communicate with each other and themselvesThe above ground plant communication systemIf plants ACTUALLY clean the air, and how and why we might have been mislead with this notionIf VOCS are all badThe difference between a VOC that comes off of a plant and one that comes off of a carpetThe truth about the scent of fresh cut grass (and why it smells that way)What the scent of a rose actually is (it's a VOC!)How plants use VOCs to attract pollinatorsMaria's OBSESSION with The OverstoryHow plants and animals have evolved together“The enemy of my enemy” theory when it comes to how plants attract certain pollinatorsThe “Wood Wide Web” and the underground plant communication systemHow fungi help trees and plants communicate with each otherDr Barnes' most “mind blowing” fact about trees and VOCWhy Monstera are conditioned to look for darkness and not lightVOCs and the Ozone Mentioned in our conversation:Dr. Barnes's first episode on Growing Joy: Mind Blowing Facts from Intro to Plant ScienceThe Science of Tree Communication Course at NYBGThe Overstory (Maria's absolute favorite book) Next time you smell a rose, basil, or the forest after rain… which VOC fact will you think about first?Check out the full show notes and blog to learn what’s really behind your favorite natural scents and how plants use them to survive!  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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• How to Propagate Anthurium From Seed - New Houseplant Propagation Guide

  If you’ve been hanging around the planty corners of the internet lately, you’ve probably noticed something: there’s a particular surge in interest in Anthuriums in our community over the last couple of years! These beautiful and dramatic houseplants are so beautiful, and more and more plant parents in our Growing Joy community have been asking about them. So when I met the Cass, aka plantaddicted_cass, the Anthurium Queen, at the Southeast Plant Show, I knew instantly that I wanted to bring her story to you. She radiated joy. She lit up when she talked about her plants. And she’s here to share with you her obsession with anthuriums, how many thousands of plants she now grows, propagates, sells, nurtures, and laughs about. Time to prop! In this episode, we learn:[02:12] Meet Cass aka the Anthurium Queen[04:17] How she uses humor to heal and share with the world her passion for plants[05:14] How she fell in love with Anthuriums[07:19] Plant fails and the messy truth behind her collection[08:12] Experimenting with soil mixes and learning the hard way![09:01] How Cass’s plant hobby became a business[11:09] What are some anthurium care tips?[11:46] Easy Anthuriums for beginners![13:22] Why Bird’s Nest Anthuriums might surprise you![13:57] How to understand Anthurium light needs[15:09] Wind River Chimes[16:50] Manukora[18:27] How to keep Anthuriums happy and lightly moist[19:04] Cass’s “muscle milk” fertilizer secret[20:20] How to propagate Anthuriums from seed[24:32] Harvesting the berries and collecting seeds[25:23] How to germinate fresh seeds in moss or tree fern fiber[26:24] When and how to separate the seedlings[27:23] Potting up baby Anthuriums for the first time[28:25] What is Cass’s “tote life” growing system for high humidity?[29:57] How to acclimate seedlings to room conditions[32:38] What are the biggest mistakes people make when trying this at home?[33:15] How to rehab struggling Anthuriums and check for pests[34:26] What is Cass’s favorite airy substrate mix?[35:45] Where can you find Cass online?[37:11] Upcoming Anthurium Society and plant expo events![39:42] Maria’s wrap-up: Cass’s story proves plants can truly transform lives[40:02] Try Palm Street with Maria’s link for up to $55 in coupons[41:16] Free resources for plant parents and how to connect with Maria online Mentioned in our conversation:Growing Joy Episode 219: How to Care for Alocasias, Ep 219Enjoy up to $55 in new user savings on Palm Street!International Aroid SocietyThe BIG Plant Expo For Cass's anthurium propagation tips,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Cass:InstagramFacebookTikTokCass's Coloring Book 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 $150 off the starter kit that includes their 850+ Manukora honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook. Promo runs until December 2nd. 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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• 5 Houseplant Crafts that Make Amazing DIY Holiday Gifts: Best of Growing Joy Replay

  What if your holiday gifts didn't just look beautiful, but they kept growing long after the season ended and reminded the giftee of you and what an amazing person you are? In this Best of Growing Joy episode, it's a little short for you, but it's packed with really fun DIY plant projects that you can start doing now so that you can gift them over the holiday season to your loved ones and to your coworkers!This is an episode I released a couple of years ago, where I went over five creative, affordable, and joy-filled plant DIY projects that are super fun to do yourself, so you get to gift yourself a moment of zen, fun, and calm while you create these pieces. Then you get to gift them to the people that you love and spread your planty love and planty joy to them! In this episode, we learn:[00:00] What are some affordable DIY plant-themed holiday gift ideas?[04:58] #1 Thrifted propagation station[08:10] #2 Windowsill herb garden[10:30] #3 Stylish Kokedama[15:07] Looking for unique and soothing chimes as a holiday gift?[16:35] Looking for the best plant genetics and tailored care for your garden?[18:52] #4 Succulent Wreath[25:06] #5 Personalized Terrarium[31:20] Accompany your DIY crafts with my book! Mentioned in our conversation:How to Make a Living Succulent Wreath – Succulents and SunshineMichaels Greenery Terrarium17″ Living Wreath Sphagnum Moss FormGreening PinsGrowing Joy Ep 168 Grow Your Own Tea: Intro to Herbalism With Juliet of Chestnut School of Herbal MedicineGrowing Joy Ep 178 The Mushroom Miniseries: Mushrooms 101Growing Joy Ep 183 The Mushroom Miniseries: How To Grow Functional Mushrooms In Your GardenGrowing Joy Ep 191 The Mushroom Miniseries: How To Grow Mushrooms Indoors Which DIY plant gift are you excited to try first this holiday season?Check out the full show notes and blog to explore all five projects and get the step-by-step guides, photos, and links mentioned in the episode!  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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• Poisonous Plants and Their Lore

  We all love plants, right? We give them names, talk to them like they’re our friends, and basically treat them like family. However, a lot of plants out there can actually really hurt you. That’s what we’re going to talk about today with my longtime friend and fellow plant podcaster Jane Perrone, host of ‘On the Ledge’ podcast and author of ‘Atlas of Deadly Plants.’ We’ll talk about poisonous plants, their chemistry, history, and their complicated relationship with us! Let's get right to it! In this episode, we learn:[02:39] How Jane became “Head of Inspiration” at Scribehound Gardening[07:11] Jane’s evolving plant passions[11:45] Her first book Legends of the Leaf… and its comeback story[13:58] Behind Jane’s new book: The Atlas of Deadly Plants[15:06] Espoma Organic[16:48] The Water Smart Garden by Noelle Johnson[18:36] What makes a plant poisonous?[19:29] The tragic tales of Victorian children[20:07] What’s the Manchineel tree?[22:31] Why ancient medicines like ayahuasca, peyote, and tobacco made the list[26:11] What are the two plants classified as biological weapons?[28:48] How do plants classify as a biological weapon?[32:39] How Arthur Conan Doyle experimented with poison on himself![34:04] Lords and Ladies: the plant of ancient Europe[37:42] The real-life dangers of giant hogweed![39:28] Lily of the Valley[42:45] The dark myths behind witches’ “flying ointments”[44:57] How women’s herbal knowledge became demonized as witchcraft[47:52] The deadly elegance of strychnine and why it’s easy to detect[49:23] How modern toxins have replaced plant poisons[49:58] Where can you find Jane’s books and Scribehound's written works? Mentioned in our conversation:Scribehound GardeningLegends of the Leaf: Unearthing the Secrets to Help Your Plants Thrive by Jane PerroneThe Atlas of Deadly Plants by Jane PerroneLegends of the Leaf: an updatePlants with Superpowers: 75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home by David DomoneyGrowing Joy 292: 7 Houseplants with Superpowers with David DomoneyEpisode 90: Jane Perrone of On the Ledge Podcast - Growing Joy with MariaThe History of Houseplants with Jane Perrone, Ep 186 - Growing Joy with Maria Which common plants in your area are poisonous?Check out the full show notes and blog here to learn more! Follow Jane:WebsiteInstagramPodcastTikTokYouTubeBooksShop Thank you to our episode sponsors:Espoma OrganicVisit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.Quarto: The Water-Smart Garden by Noelle JohnsonGrab The Water-Smart Gardenat quarto.com and wherever books are sold.  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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