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Back to SearchTop 5 Seed Starting Mistakes with Joe Gardener
Episode 248
It’s almost that glorious time of year again...seed starting season! I don’t know about you, but this is hands-down one of my favorite times in the g…
1 year, 11 months ago
Attract Pollinators with a Tiny Meadow in Your Yard
Episode 247
When I think of the word “meadow,” I imagine a glorious landscape filled with grasses and wildflowers swaying in the breeze. While beautiful, these m…
2 years ago
Everything You Need to Know about Alocasia
Episode 246
If there is one genus of plants that has captured my imagination for years but repeatedly evaded me, it’s Alocasia. These tropical plants with their …
2 years ago
2024 Goals for My Houseplants and Garden
Episode 245
Happy New Year, plant friends! And you know what that means—time for some serious reflection about the previous year and thinking about how we want t…
2 years ago
I killed a bunch of plants this year, here's what happened: How to Do a Plant Audit
Episode 244
Happy almost New Year, plant friends! For my last episode of 2023, I wanted to get a little reflective about the joy and growing parts of “Growing Jo…
2 years ago
Being Organic Before Organic Was Cool: The Story of Espoma Organic
Episode 243
I still clearly remember the first time I used an Espoma product—their liquid indoor plant food to be exact. I had struggled so much with trying to f…
2 years, 1 month ago
4 Things You Need to Know about Winter and Houseplants
Episode 242
The winter can be challenging for indoor tropical houseplants that thrive in hot, humid environments. While our houseplants do not experience the tru…
2 years, 1 month ago
9 Jobs in Horticulture
Episode 241
Have you ever wondered, “Could working with plants really be my full-time job?” Well, dear plant friend, the answer is a resounding yes! There is a w…
2 years, 1 month ago
How Much Lights Do My Houseplants Need?
Episode 240
Do you ever look around your home and wonder if your houseplants are getting enough light to thrive? Without the right amount and type of light, even…
2 years, 1 month ago
5 Houseplant Crafts that Make Amazing DIY Holiday Gifts
Episode 239
The holiday season is officially here! As much as I love this festive time of year, gift-giving can be stressful for me. I always struggle to find me…
2 years, 2 months ago