• How Plants Teach Us to Adapt to Change

  • Oct 1 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
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How Plants Teach Us to Adapt to Change

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  • Have you ever felt lost while experiencing change? In fact, I've been thinking a lot about the concept of transplant shock lately, as it has been a beautiful metaphor for what I am personally going through right now after moving 1,500 miles from New York to Florida. It's a plant-life parallel that gave me so much comfort and guidance during this season of discomfort and change, and I have a feeling that it will resonate with many of you. So in this episode, we’re talking about “transplant shock” and the change and the lessons we can learn during challenging times.In this episode, we learn:[02:24] How can we express change in different ways?[02:50] What are the top three stressors for humans?[04:18] Why did I experience transplant shock?[06:50] Wilted plant = transplant shock[07:54] Plant-life parallels and personal reflections[09:51] What is transplant shock?[10:33] What are the symptoms of transplant shock?[10:43] How can a plant recover from transplant shock?[12:21] What does transplant shock look like in humans?[13:36] How do you treat transplant shock in humans?[15:37] Bring more light and positivity to your plants and life with Soltech grow lights![17:03] Start planning your next gardening season with the Tiny Farm Planner by Jill Ragan![18:28] Why you should be patient[20:55] Nutrient of “socialization”[22:00] How to turn transplant shock into growthMentioned in our conversation:Growing Joy Ep 255: I Moved 80+ Plants Across the Country: Here's What I LearnedNextdoorBumble BFFMeetupMounts Botanical GardenFlorida-Friendly Landscaping™ ProgramFor useful insights on how to deal with change,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsors:Soltech SolutionsCheck them out at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code "bloom15".Quarto: The Tiny Farm Planner: Record Keeping, Seasonal To-Dos, and Resources for Managing Your Small-Scale Home Farm by Jill RaganPick it up at your favorite local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, quarto.com or amazon.com.Follow Maria and Growing Joy:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmariaOur Sponsors:* Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BLOOMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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