Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care Podcast Por Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness arte de portada

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

De: 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 Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • How to Grow Functional Mushrooms in Your Garden: The Mushroom Miniseries: Best of Growing Joy Replay

    How to Grow Functional Mushrooms in Your Garden: The Mushroom Miniseries: Best of Growing Joy Replay
    Apr 16 2026
    Did you know that you can actually grow edible gourmet mushrooms in your garden right alongside your tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, herbs, and veggies? You can! And by doing that, you can improve your soil health, support your garden ecosystem, and add another delicious crop to harvest and enjoy throughout the growing season. This is the second episode in our Mushroom Mini Series. Last week, we re-released our episode on growing mushrooms indoors, and this week, we’re talking all about how to grow mushrooms outdoors in your garden. Louis from North Spore joins me and my husband Billy for such a fun conversation about growing mushrooms outdoors right alongside your vegetables, herbs, and even cut flowers. We talk about beginner-friendly ways to start growing edible mushrooms at home without a fancy setup required! If you’re a plant lover, gardener, or curious plant parent, this episode will open your mind to just how easy and rewarding mushroom gardening can be. I can’t wait to see what kinds of mushrooms you grow, how you cook them up, and how they support both your garden and your health. In this episode, we learn: [05:35] Benefits of Lion's Mane mushroom supplements for improved focus and energy[09:15] Why should you grow mushrooms in your garden?[10:45] Specific vocabulary in mushroom cultivation[12:43] Is mushroom DNA diverse or uniform across different areas?[15:30] Why you can't simply grow any mushrooms in soil alone[17:15] Are mushrooms annuals or perennials?[20:14] Where can you find full spectrum plant lights to bring the beauty of outdoors inside this April?[22:16] Where can you find a healthy meal delivery program?[24:52] What protections exist for preventing other mushroom species from colonizing a bed of ripe food and confusing the farmer?[26:29] Can you harvest mushrooms immediately after inoculating your garden beds?[27:35] What mushrooms are best for beginners to grow in the garden?[29:30] Do you need a lot of space to grow a good harvest?[30:29] Do worms compete or work with mycorrhizal?[32:25] What materials do you need for growing mushrooms in your garden?[34:44] Where can you find a wind chime that would make the perfect gift these holidays?[36:21] How can you grow mushrooms in your mulch?[41:04] Does a denser, ground-level plant provide better shade for the mushrooms??[44:00] Is there a general rule for spacing the insertion points when inoculating a bale of hay?[44:49] How do mycorrhizal networks and mold coexist in nature, particularly in damp and dark environments?[48:09] How to create a mushroom container for small gardening spaces[52:49] What are the required maintenance tasks for growing mushrooms during the season?[57:03] What is the difference between cutting and pulling mushrooms during harvesting?[58:23] Best beginner mushroom varieties that are resilient to temperature and humidity changes[59:40] Different mushrooms that you can grow in different garden zones or different climates[01:00:56] What is the process of inoculating logs for growing mushrooms?[01:03:48] What's the purpose of wax capping your mushrooms?[01:05:29] Can mushroom inoculation be done before or after the frost date?[01:10:12] Where can you find mushroom spawns and learn more about mushroom growing? Mentioned in our conversation: North Spore ‘Spray & Grow' Mushroom Growing KitsPink Oyster ‘Spray & Grow’ Mushroom Growing KitYouTube video North Spore Test garden in Portland, MaineLion’s Mane tinctureHow to Grow Mushrooms in Buckets & ContainersWhich Species of Log is Best?How to Make Outdoor Mushroom BedsHow to Grow Mushrooms on Logs, Totems & StumpsMushroom Spores vs. Spawn: What is the Difference?YouTube video How to Grow Mushrooms on Logs | Complete Inoculation Walkthrough! Are you officially tempted to start a mushroom bed now? Check out the full show notes and blog for mushroom-growing tips and everything we mentioned in this episode! Follow North Spore Louis' LinkedIn Website Instagram YouTube Facebook TikTok 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 Join 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: @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.
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  • Permaculture for Plant Parents: The Simple Gardening Method That Gives Back

    Permaculture for Plant Parents: The Simple Gardening Method That Gives Back
    Apr 14 2026
    My goal this year is to find more ease and joy in my garden! I love my plants, but I don’t want my yard to feel like another job. And when I realized that was a theme that was gonna keep coming up, I knew I needed to do an episode on permaculture. So I invited my plant friend, Brandy Hall. She’s a permaculture designer and has helped me see it as a simple, practical way to garden. She calls herself a garden editor for homeowners, which means she helps people like us turn regular lawns into regenerative spaces that get better over time. In this episode, we learn: [02:45] Meet Brandy Hall of Shades of Green Permaculture![03:23] How did she become the permaculture expert that she is today?[04:38] What pesticide exposure did to her family and why it changed everything[08:24] How travel, farm life, and construction work pulled Brandy into this career[10:51] Permaculture vs regenerative gardening vs rewilding vs ecological landscaping[12:50] Is permaculture growing your own food?[14:44] What are the three pillars of a regenerative landscape?[14:55] Pillar #1 Restore water cycle[15:11] Pillar #2 Soil fertility[15:46] Espoma Organic[17:22] Pillar #3 Building plant communities[18:00] Applying permaculture to real neighborhoods[21:19] How modern development broke the natural water cycle[23:42] What permaculture does differently with water[26:22] The biggest water management mistakes homeowners make[27:23] How to work with your downspouts and rain gardens to manage water[28:19] Why the soil is your best water storage system[30:19] How much water actually falls on your roof[31:55] What does a permaculture site consultation actually look like?[33:23] How to “read” your own space[34:47] How to choose plants for permaculture[36:02] Native vs non‑native plants[37:39] How to make a permaculture garden look aesthetic (even in an HOA)[40:00] How Brandy designs beautiful & productive beds[41:10] Where to start if you're new to permaculture[42:53] Brandy's online course, The Regenerative Backyard Blueprint[44:10] Where to find Brandy, her book, and her resources Mentioned in our conversation: The Complete Guide to Home Permaculture by Brandy HallThe Cut Flower Handbook: Select, Plant, Grow, and Harvest Gorgeous Blooms by Lisa Ziegler For Brandy's recommended permaculture habits, check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Brandy:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube Thank you to our episode sponsor: Espoma Organic Visit 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 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.
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  • How to Grow Mushrooms Indoors: The Mushroom Miniseries: Best of Growing Joy Replay

    How to Grow Mushrooms Indoors: The Mushroom Miniseries: Best of Growing Joy Replay
    Apr 9 2026
    What if your next houseplant could double in size overnight and end up on your dinner plate? Today we’re talking about how to grow mushrooms indoors and why it might be one of the most fun, beginner-friendly ways to grow edible mushrooms at home. A couple of years ago, I recorded a Mushroom Miniseries with my husband and mushroom expert Louis from North Spore, and we talked about everything from growing mushrooms indoors to outdoor cultivation and harvesting your own mushrooms at home. This episode is all about growing mushrooms indoors, including beginner-friendly options like mushroom grow kits, easy edible varieties like oyster mushrooms and lion’s mane, and what you actually need to get started. It’s weird, it’s fascinating, it’s surprisingly easy, and if you’re a plant parent who’s ever wanted your hobby to become dinner, this one’s for you. I’m so excited to bring this episode back as part of our Best of Growing Joy series, and I think you’re going to love it. In this episode, we learn: [00:56] This episode’s special guest![02:02] Billy and I started exploring mushrooms after watching ‘Fantastic Fungi’[05:57] An overview of our four-part mushroom miniseries![07:57] Who is Louis Giller and why is he so crazy about mushrooms?[11:31] Mushroom appreciation![12:36] How we started this passion project[16:42] What is the difference between mushrooms and fungi?[19:00] Are you looking for a product that improves plant growth while reducing water usage?[20:40] Where can you get high-quality potato seeds this summer?[22:50] What differentiates fungi from flora?[25:21] What is the main purpose of mushrooms?[27:08] Let’s explore the Wood Wide Web![30:54] What determines the fungus' fruiting body structure?[35:38] Do potting mixes and composts with mycorrhizae help plants absorb water and nutrients faster, and how does this work?[37:05] What are the little yellow mushrooms growing in your houseplant soils?[39:36] What are adaptogenic mushrooms?[40:40] Chaga and Reishi mushrooms: their anti-inflammatory benefits and unknown mechanisms[43:43] Why mushroom have high-end protein content[48:56] Ready to prioritize your health by investing in your sleep with the comfiest bedsheets[51:07] Are the Cordyceps from The Last of Us TV show real?[53:21] Louis’ best mushroom-related books for beginners![57:37] What are the mushrooms that Loius regularly consumes?[59:31] What are some affordable ways to grow mushrooms at home? Mentioned in our conversation: Champs Trade ShowsPaul Stamets’s film Fantastic FungiPizza ai FunghiGiuliana FurciFunDiSHBO TV Series The Last of UsNetflix TV Series How to Change Your MindTero Isokauppila’s book Healing MushroomsTero Isokauppila’s book Healing AdaptogensDavid L. Spahr’s book Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada Merlin Sheldrake’ book Entangled LifeFour Sigmatic What mushroom would you want to grow first? Check out the full show notes and blog for grow kits, mushroom-growing tips, and everything we mentioned in this episode! Follow North Spore Louis' LinkedIn Website Instagram YouTube Facebook TikTok Pinterest 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 Join 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: @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.
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I love this! I started listening this podcast also as a new plant mom, used to kill cactus like begginer. I've learned a lot and had fun listening to Maria. Also the plant community is amazing!! Grateful

Best plant podcast ever!!!!!

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