How To!: Stop Killing Your Plants
At a new job, Jenna was put in charge of some beautiful plants that are imbued with deep significance to their co-workers. But despite Jenna\u2019s best efforts, the plants aren\u2019t doing so hot. Can the browning leaves, flopping stems, and dry soil be nursed back to health before it\u2019s too late? On this episode, Carvell Wallace brings on Maria Failla, host of the Growing Joy podcast and author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover\u2019s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). Maria addresses Jenna and other listeners\u2019 questions on the How To! hotline, breaking down plant care basics and offering up practical tips to make growing houseplants fun!\xa0\n\nIf you liked this episode check out: How To Save the Planet, Starting With Your Yard and How To Restore Nature in the Heart of a City.\xa0\n\nDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.\n\nHow To\u2019s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. This episode was produced by Sara McCrea and Rosemary Belson.\n\nWant more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you\u2019ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking \u201cTry Free\u201d at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen.\n\nCorrection, Oct. 9, 2024: This episode originally called Duotone Audio Group a podcast studio. Duotone is a music and sound production company.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices