How can our plant hobby make this world a better place? For me, learning to care for plants was the gateway drug for becoming more aware of how much growth opportunity I had when it came to caring for the earth. I've discovered that there are so many ways to lead a sustainable life, especially with our plant care journey. In this episode, I invited back Nick Cutsumpas, aka Farmer Nick, to further guide us in making small shifts that have a big impact on our planet’s wellbeing.

In this episode, we learn:

[00:52] Maria’s fall updates
[01:56] What today’s episode is about
[05:53] Who is Farmer Nick?
[08:04] Nick shares his plant journey from backyard gardener to plant coach and landscaper
[13:42] The most important value to your plant number
[15:22] Applying approachability and relatability to our plant care
[18:05] Why houseplants as a hobby encourages us to keep learning
[19:42] Dealing with plant death and adjusting your plant care
[24:28] What is the concept behind ‘mindful neglect’?
[26:42] Where to get the best grow lights to get your plants through winter
[27:57] How to reduce your food waste and garbage footprint
[29:45] On the misconception that plants can be stressful and take up a lot of your time
[34:47] Tips for a more sustainable and eco-focused plant parenthood
[39:43] Nick’s plant setup in his new home
[42:30] How houseplants can jumpstart our journey to sustainability
[45:46] How growing plants lessened Maria’s meat consumption
[47:24] Why every step for a sustainable lifestyle matters
[50:10] Where to find Nick and his book online
[51:33] A thank you to new Garden Party members

Mentioned in our conversation:

Plant Coach: The Beginner's Guide to Caring for Plants and the Planet, book by Nick Cutsumpas
BAGR Episode 110: Low Waste Plant Parenthood with Farmer Nick
Instant Dream Home, series by Netflix

For a deep dive into our conversation on sustainable plant parenthood,

check out the full show notes, blog, and tips here!

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