The Houseplant Coach

Got pests in your garden? Plant more flowers! Here’s the most legit excuse EVER to plant a zillion flowers and turn your veggie garden into a beautiful, half-edible, half-ornamental paradise 🥰

Are your plants taking over your home, or looking super scraggly? Here’s an episode about propagating all those crazy beasts :)

Here’s the thing: they never left. But this is a trick that folks don’t tell you - another piece of the treatment process that will ACTUALLY lead to complete eradication. PSA: this treatment is a leaf spray ONLY - do not pour onto roots!

How much soil do you need? How do you figure that out when you’ve completely forgotten high school math class? And what’s a better deal, using the OHP 30% off sale on 5 ‘generous quarts’ or buying a 2-gallon bag? (Hint: it’s the 2-gallon bag if you’re getting one type of soil!) Answer all those questions and more with this episode :)

This episode is about how education works better when people are relaxed about it, how gatekeeping is a capitalist ploy to keep us separate, and how communication is my goal - not “proper” language. Trigger warning: mention of an unpleasant bodily function - skip from 7:20ish to 8min.

Trigger warning for vegans - we’re talking outdoor gardening and blood meal. But this is all relevant to indoor plants! Today it’s a discussion of the importance of feeding your plants so they can bust out some awesomeness for you :)

Want a bushier houseplant? Here are some scientifically proven tips for branching, plus info about light, holding off on repotting a plant, and more!

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What are your plants dreaming about right now? Is it a new moss pole, repot, or pruning job? Maybe they’d just like you to notice the spider mite issue that has suddenly become a real problem due to higher temps? Here’s a discussion of plant behavior, summertime considerations, and more!

The ONE thing that made the biggest difference to my plants across nearly 30 years of houseplant tending is consistency - and when you have late-diagnosed AuDHD, it’s extra apparent. Listen in for practical tips to get you more consistent, plus extras: discussion of subirrigation, spider mite treatment, soil nutrients and nitrogen-induced tip burn, self-forgiveness when caring for plants in early widowhood, and more.

Also, for the next two weeks, get a FREE quart of V’s Mix for every $50 spent at https://ohhappyplants.shop - this soil is absolutely MAGICAL and I’d love for you to have some!

Think orchids are too fussy to keep alive — let alone get to bloom again? Think again.

In this episode, Veronica is joined by the incredible Raffaele DiLallo of Ohio Tropics, creator of “Become an Orchid Master."  He’s here to break down the myths, mistakes, and surprisingly simple techniques behind long-term orchid success. We cover:

- Why your store-bought orchid stopped blooming (and how to fix it)
- The BIG things most people get wrong about watering orchids
- How to understand your orchid’s roots — literally
Whether you’ve killed five orchids or just picked up your first Phalaenopsis, this episode will start you on the path of orchid mastery — no greenhouse required. 🪴

To get $50 off "Become an Orchid Master", use code OHHAPPYORCHID here: https://raffaele-dilallo.mykaj...

Grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair, and let’s get into some flower talk 🌸