Happy New Year, plant friends! I hope you had great holidays and like me, are looking forward to a fresh start in 2022. In the first episode of Season 7, I invited some of my favorite planty podcasters back: Stephen and Matthew of the Plant Daddy Podcast, for a really fun conversation inspired by streamlining and simplifying our houseplant care routines. This convo is really rooted in reflecting on 2021 and learning from the transitions we all went through and these guys are just so lovely, so insightful, and thoughtful about their approach to plant care. They share plant care efficiency tips that I think we can all adapt to our own plant care routines!Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Society!The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.Click here to join us!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast,so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!In this episode we learn:[00:35] Happy new year, plant friends![03:36] Stephen shares the transitions he and his collection went through in 2021[07:28] Matthew’s life and plant collection updates[14:48] How plant rack systems work // Tray Method[17:13] How to group plants in your plant rack[17:40] Different ways of watering plants efficiently[23:42] Stephen shares his plant rack setup[25:00] The biggest change Matthew applied to his plant care[27:25] 3 tips to maintaining your urban jungle with thriving plants[29:34] Plant care efficiency tip: hang plants by the window![30:56] How much light do your bookcase plants need?[33:02] Where to get the best seeds for this growing season[34:07] What you’ll get when you join the Garden Society![36:01] Maria’s experience maintaining her plants through four different home environments[37:38] Acclimating your plants to varying growth conditions[38:30] Why grow lights are great investments[39:54] What Matthew’s plant care routine looks like today[40:59] How Stephen engages with his plants[43:24] How your plant parent personality changes with your plant collection[47:58] What’s your favorite aspect of your plant care routine? [50:22] What are you not liking about your plant care routine recently?[52:53] Matthew and Stephen share their plant intentions for 2022[54:27] Maria’s 2022 plant intentions[56:57] Where to find the Plant Daddy PodThank you to our episode sponsors:Territorial Seed CompanyExcited for this year's growing season? Territorial Seed Co's got you covered with high-quality seeds and plants (over 2,000 varieties) that are tried and tested on their 75-acre farm! From Artichoke through Zucchini, they have everything you need to grow your best garden ever! And with over 40 years of experience, you know they have seeds and plants you can trust. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.comBloom and Grow Garden SocietyThe Bloom and Grown Garden Society is the premium tier of the Garden Party Platform, rooted in high-quality education and community. I’ve partnered with our Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck to bring monthly “Node of Knowledge” plant science lectures, monthly “Ask our Horticulturist Anything” office hours, and Growing Joy Community Calls with me. Treat yourself to an annual membership for the holidays or gift to your crazy plant friends! Learn more at jointhegardensociety.com.Follow the Plant Daddy Podcast: WebsiteInstagramFacebookPinterestFollow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio:Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet!T