Here’s some new info about the bug poo I sell at ohhappyplants.shop, and a bit of discussion about reasons for rules and why we should disregard them (or follow them, if we choose to).

It’s time to build your community, folks! And if you’re as awkward as my AuDHD ass, you need a good excuse to throw a get-together - so why not throw a repotting party! Get together, strengthen your community, build connections you can lean on through hard times, and get that social accountability for repotting at the same time!

Quick reminder to check for spider mites - ‘tis the season! Also, free quart sale is over when January ends - get yours at https://OhHappyPlants.shop

There’s a pile of soil in my yard that’s 6’ tall and 20’ wide! This episode is about what I’m doing with it - increasing biodiversity, feeding local insects (responsibly, without increasing neighbors’ use of herbicides by letting weeds run rampant), and the January FREE DIRT sale!

Maranta and ctenanthe propagation, how to term when roots have grown, and FREE SOIL through January 2025!

We’re talking resolutions today - specifically those that support self kindness rather than capitalistic “you’re not enough” culture. Also, I do a little walkthrough of my home and changes I’ll be making with my plants to support easy care in the new year. And be sure to take a look at the thumbnail photo for this episode - note the difference in leaf size on the Calathea orbifolia!

Info on the aphid life cycle, killing them, and new projects :) (The log pile is a new project!)

This episode is an audio “peek” into my house right now - early warning signs of spider mites, crazy etiolation from ignoring a Monstera esqueleto, air layering shenanigans, and hoyas going completely nuts after their re-pot :)

Okay everyone, I just finished a certification in tissue culture! I learned SO MUCH but most of it was related to lab practices and not actually usable at the consumer level, but I got some extremely good insights and will be putting the info together in a course or booklet, plus putting together more podcast episodes on the acclimation process for TC plants. Hold tight for more info soon!

This is just me encouraging you to do whatever the f*ck you want with your plants 🤣