What if your holiday gifts didn't just look beautiful, but they kept growing long after the season ended and reminded the giftee of you and what an amazing person you are? In this Best of Growing Joy episode, it's a little short for you, but it's packed with really fun DIY plant projects that you can start doing now so that you can gift them over the holiday season to your loved ones and to your coworkers!
This is an episode I released a couple of years ago, where I went over five creative, affordable, and joy-filled plant DIY projects that are super fun to do yourself, so you get to gift yourself a moment of zen, fun, and calm while you create these pieces. Then you get to gift them to the people that you love and spread your planty love and planty joy to them!
In this episode, we learn:
- [00:00] What are some affordable DIY plant-themed holiday gift ideas?
- [04:58] #1 Thrifted propagation station
- [08:10] #2 Windowsill herb garden
- [10:30] #3 Stylish Kokedama
- [15:07] Looking for unique and soothing chimes as a holiday gift?
- [16:35] Looking for the best plant genetics and tailored care for your garden?
- [18:52] #4 Succulent Wreath
- [25:06] #5 Personalized Terrarium
- [31:20] Accompany your DIY crafts with my book!
Mentioned in our conversation:
- How to Make a Living Succulent Wreath – Succulents and Sunshine
- Michaels Greenery Terrarium
- 17″ Living Wreath Sphagnum Moss Form
- Greening Pins
- Growing Joy Ep 168 Grow Your Own Tea: Intro to Herbalism With Juliet of Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
- Growing Joy Ep 178 The Mushroom Miniseries: Mushrooms 101
- Growing Joy Ep 183 The Mushroom Miniseries: How To Grow Functional Mushrooms In Your Garden
- Growing Joy Ep 191 The Mushroom Miniseries: How To Grow Mushrooms Indoors
Which DIY plant gift are you excited to try first this holiday season?
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