
Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care
The Surprising Wellness Benefits of Gardening With Perla Sofía Curbelo: Best of Growing Joy Replay
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When winter sets in and our gardens go dormant, that 'green itch' doesn’t go anywhere! In this Best of Growing Joy replay, I’m revisiting my conversation with returning guest Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago, certified horticultural therapist and author of Verdura: Living a Garden Life , all about indoor plant projects for stress relief and mental health. Perla shares her genius tiny barefoot garden, a shallow pot of fragrant thyme you can rest your feet on for a little grounding when it’s too cold to go shoeless outside (an idea I’ve used ever since). We also cover creating a miniature garden escape, gardening for your inner child, and why just 15 minutes with plants can lift your mood for…