Podcast Episodes

Small Scale Homesteading for Beginners: Best of Growing Joy Replay

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a homesteader? A growing number of people are turning to self-sufficiency and sustainability in their way of living. However, homesteading can seem intimid…

Published on 2 months ago

Mindblowing Facts About Plants Outside Your Door: 11 Garden Plants with Superpowers

Episode 324

Did you know that some common outdoor plants have superpowers? Some can survive atomic bombing, clean up radiation, and even outsmart insects. This is Part 2 of my conversation with David Domoney, au…

Published on 2 months ago

How to Grow Lavender

Episode 323

Did you know that lavender comes in dozens of varieties, each with a different smell, and many with different growing habits? I did learn that from Rebecca at Lavender Connection, who owns a family-r…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Stop Killing Succulents and Listen to This Episode Instead

Episode 322

Have you ever killed a succulent and then felt like you were completely doomed as a plant parent? That was totally me about eight years ago. I brought succulents home because everyone said they were …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I Found 22 Ducklings on My Roof: A Nature-Curious Story of Trust and Transformation

Episode 321

A few weeks ago, I found 22 baby ducklings on my roof. Not one. Not ten. But 22 fluffy, peeping, impossibly cute ducklings on the eaves of my Florida home. The videos I made became viral on Instagram…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gardening for Better Soil

Episode 320

How do you view soil in your garden? A lot of us look at soil as just the brown stuff under our feet. We usually don’t think about all of the different components that make up soil, all of the differ…

Published on 3 months ago

7 Houseplants with Superpowers

Episode 319

Did you know that your houseplants have superpowers? Some can actually seek out darkness to find the light, some can count, and some can actually bring wealth. To help me reveal all these amazing asp…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Sun Protection for Gardeners: Melanoma Awareness Month

Episode 318

It’s Melanoma Awareness Month! Two years ago, I walked into a dermatologist’s office thinking I had a simple skin issue… then I walked out with a melanoma diagnosis at 34. As a lifelong gardener, I n…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Smell Your Way to Joy: The Science Behind How Plants and Aromatherapy Enhance Memory and Emotion

Episode 317

Did you know the scent of plants can do more than just make your garden smell good? It can actually improve your mood, your memory, and your overall health. I’ve always thought of plant scents as jus…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Propagate Plants in Fluval Stratum

Episode 316

You've tried water and soil, but have you ever rooted a cutting in a Fluval Stratum? Yes, it’s technically made for fish tanks. Yes, it looks like little black caviar. But it might just be the best t…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago