Podcast Episodes

Intro to Bonsai: Best of Growing Joy Replay

 What if caring for a tiny tree could teach you patience, presence, and even a new way of looking at life? That, my friends, is the magic of the art of Bonsai. It is a very specific practice that req…

Published on 1 month ago

Digital Detox: What 3 Days in Nature Taught Me (and How You Can Recreate It at Home)

Episode 310

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Three days with no phone, no laptop, no social media notifications buzzing in my ear. It’s…

Published on 1 month ago

DIY Plant Decor Ideas: Vertical Gardens, Grow Shelves & More with Erin Harding: Best of Growing Joy Replay

Are you running out of space for your plants? Growing your plant collection can be quite the challenge when all your countertops, tablespace and even floorspace have been populated with your plant ba…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Alocasia Propagation Tutorial: How to Propagate an Alocasia Corm

Episode 309

Plant friends, if you’ve hung around the plant community for any amount of time, you know some sub-groups go deep, and one of the most passionate is the Alocasia lovers/enthusiasts. These people are …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Monstera 101: Propagation, Care & Styling Secrets for Stunning Growth: Best of Growing Joy Replay

The monstera might just be the most iconic houseplant of all time. Those bold, split leaves show up everywhere in logos, restaurant décor, and home goods, making it instantly recognizable. But bringi…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Groundcovers That Work: Low-Maintenance Plants for Every Garden

Episode 308

What if I told you that the most dominant plant in your garden isn't the rose that you love or the towering sunflower, but the little clover, the little guys creeping along the ground? They're called…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Container Gardening Secrets from Epic Gardening’s Kevin Espiritu: Best of Growing Joy Replay

I'm thrilled to be sharing this planty conversation with my #plantfriendIRL, Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening! Kevin and I recently met IRL in San Diego and clicked immediately. He is a wonderfully…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Earthing Explained: The Science of Grounding for Better Sleep, Less Pain, and More Energy

Episode 307

You've probably heard the phrase, “Go touch grass.” It's usually thrown around online when someone needs to log off and reconnect with reality. But the act of touching grass, literally putting your b…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Low Light Plants for Beginners and Advanced Plant Parents with the Houseplant Guru: Best of Growing Joy Replay

Today I welcome Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, otherwise known as the “Houseplant Guru,” to the show for an enlightening conversation about how to care for plants in low-light environments and what the best …

Published on 2 months ago

Backyard Transformation: How a First-Time Gardener Nailed It on the First Try

Episode 306

Plant friends, I have to tell you about someone who has completely blown my mind this gardening season! Her name is Lily, and she happens to be my brother's girlfriend, which means I've had a front-r…

Published on 2 months ago