Reconnect to nature’s rhythm, release pressure, and realign with what matters.
What if 2026 didn’t require you to do more…
but instead invited you to move differently?
Maybe you:
- feel short on time, energy, or space…
- feel that joy sometimes feels just out of reach because life is full, loud, or heavy
- are tired of feeling like you should be “doing better”
You're not alone.
You're not behind.
You just need some space.
A 2 Part Class Experience
live or through replays
Class 1
Reflecting on the Season Behind You
Sunday, February 1, 2026
A gentle, guided reflection on 2025, through plants and personal life, to help you make sense of what didn’t thrive, understand why, and release pressure without judgment before moving forward.
Class 2
A Nature-Inspired Path to a More Joyful 2026
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
A practical, grounding session focused on how to grow joyfully in 2026 by reconnecting with nature’s rhythm, through simple daily practices, seasonal living, and letting go of the pressure to always be in “growth mode.”
✔ Live attendance optional
✔ Replays included for both classes
Everyday I [Maria's] your voice in my head and I love it!
I get up in the morning and it’s like “what would Maria tell me to do?” I’m excited to look at my plants. I used to feel “meh” about creativity, and learning to care for plants and do it successfully has really sparked my creativity and excitement again. It’s such a blessing for me.
VIP Student, Cindy
What Will We Cover?
Class 1
What Didn’t Grow: Reflecting on the Season Behind You
Ever had a dead plant on your windowsill — or a season of life that just didn’t work?
In this 75-minute guided reflection, we’ll look back on 2025 to understand what didn’t grow and why — without judgment or fixing.
This class helps you:
- Name what didn’t thrive (plants, routines, plans, relationships, habits)
- Understand what was missing: time, energy, space, support, or rest
- Let go of guilt around “not keeping up”
- Release pressure before moving forward
Class 2
Growing Joyfully: A Nature-Inspired Path a Joyful 2026
Held just before the Lunar New Year, this 2 hour session offers simple, realistic ways to reconnect with nature and live more seasonally, with less hustle.
In this class, you’ll learn:
- Easy ways to reconnect with nature — even if you’re busy or live in an apartment
- How to use plants, light, and breath as quick grounding resets
- The science behind why nature helps reduce stress
- How seasonal living can ease burnout and pressure
Gift yourself this space to root and rise
Choose your experience.
You can join one class, or experience the full reset with both.
Replays available if you can't attend live
Class 1
$15
Sunday, February 15, 2026
A Nature-Inspired Path to a Joyful 2026
Class 2
$15
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Reflecting on the Season Behind You
Full Experience
$20.26
Attend live or watch replays
Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions.
So… Any Questions?
Sunday February 1st, 2026
Sunday February 15th, 2026
Sunday February 1st, 2026 is 75 minutes
Sunday February 15th, 2026 is 90 minutes
Replays of the classes will be sent out within a few hours of the live event, so you can go at your own pace, at your own time. Or show up live, and then have the replay to go back to.
All sales are final but you'll have the replay to watch at your own pace if you miss the live class.
it helped me slow down.
It helped me cultivate empathy.
I it helped me be more patient.
And brought me SO much freaking joy.
2025 was a shit show for so many.
Let's make 2026 the year we returned to ourselves, the good old fashioned way... getting our fingers in the dirt.
Let's grow together.
Reconnecting with nature changed my life.
I want that for you.
And this is where we begin.
Maria Failla
Podcast host: Growing Joy with Plants Podcast
Author: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness
Former Plant Killer, turned Happy Plant Lady