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Diana Zarins is the mastermind behind the Instagram account and Youtube channel How To Succulents. She is a “black thumb” turned #succulentwhisperer with a following of over 70,000 followers who turn to her for succulent inspiration and education. If you want to learn how to better care for your succulents, this is the episode for you! In the episode you will learn: Diana’s journey from “black thumb” to succulent lover Her extensive collection of 300 indoor and outdoor succulents Why succulents are great houseplants 5 things to know to NOT kill your succulent – drainage, water, light, temperature, infestation The secret to knowing how dry your soil really is Transitioning plants from indoors to outdoors for the changing of the seasons Best “starter succulent” How to use her hashtags to learn more about succulent care #propagationweek #howtobeasucculentwhisperer Using succulents to inspire hardiness and grit in your everyday life Follow How To Succulents: Instagram: @howtosucculents Youtube channel: How to Succulents https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7oOq8BmqaDCUpKxdpZ_SBQ   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s episode is with one of my most favorite Plant People I have met yet… Christopher Satch! He is the Plant Scientist and Head of Education at The Sill. The Sill is an amazing plant shop located in Chinatown, NY that not only sells plants, but also hosts monthly educational events and ships potted plants nationwide. They also have created a somewhat cult following on Instagram with over 150,000 followers who drool over their urban jungle inspirations and informative plant care stories. I’ve had the pleasure of going to one of Chris’s Plant 101 classes at The Sill, which was not only informative, but wine filled, so fun and a great way to meet other Plant Parents in NYC. His wealth of knowledge about every plant under the sun is unparalleled, but what makes him so special is his humor, perspective and openness. I couldn’t be more excited to have him as my first guest! If you are looking for an amazing, concise overview of the top 5 plant care basics, this is the episode for you! In this episode you will learn: A little about Chris’s personal journey with plants How houseplants help you reconnect to nature The Sill, it’s mission and how #PlantsMakePeopleHappy Plant 101 courses at The Sill Top houseplants for beginners All beginners are not created equal! Are you a low maintenance or high maintenance Plant Parent- and how that informs which plants you pick. Fun trick to save your plants from your radiators in the winter Houseplant care 101 The difference between low, medium, bright light Using plants to expand your mind and practice kindness and understanding Visit Chris and the team at The Sill at 84 Hester Street in Chinatown or visit www.thesill.com to order some of their plants or register for a plant workshop! Follow @TheSill on Instagram, Twitter and Tumbler Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bloom and Grow Radio is a weekly Podcast designed for the Urban Jungle Dweller, Houseplant Enthusiast and Succulent Killer alike. Maria Failla interviews different “Plant Parents” in the Urban Gardening community to source houseplant care tips, stories and lessons they’ve learned from caring for their plants along the way. Each episode has a practical and spiritual tips and stories that empower and inspire the listener to have their own houseplant collection. In this episode you will learn: Bloom and Grow Radio’s mission What inspired the creation of Bloom and Grow Radio Founder, Maria Failla’s journey from Succulent Killer to Crazy Plant Lady Instagram: @BloomandGrowRadio Website: www.bloomandgrowradio.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.