Growing Joy with Maria

If you garden in a hot climate (like zones 8, 9, or 10), a lot of the advice out there…

Dahlias are beautiful, eye-catching, and one of the most rewarding flowers you can grow, but they do require a little…

Did you know that there are many different kinds of lavender? They all smell different, and many of them grow…

Has your garden started to feel like a tedious task on your never-ending to-do list? Here are 10 ways to…

Bird-Friendly Gardening with Jen McGuinness, Ep 239 Do you love watching hummingbirds, chickadees, or sparrows right outside your window? One…

Who says you need acres of land to grow fresh veggies? Maria, from Growing Joy with Maria, proves you can…

Balcony gardening is a rewarding but sometimes tricky endeavor, especially for beginners. In this video tutorial, Maria shares six common…

Has your plant collection started taking over your home? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to care for all of them?…

Growing citrus indoors, complete with flowers and fruit, may sound too good to be true. However, by choosing the right…

As any experienced houseplant parent knows, emergencies happen. Maybe you discover mealybugs infesting your favorite plant. Perhaps a fungal leaf…

 Follow along as Maria from Growing Joy with Maria makes kokedama, a Japanese craft tradition of wrapping plants in moss…

Succulents are controversial plants in the houseplant community. The trouble with succulents is that they’re often described as “impossible to…