There's no such thing as a black thumb...
you just need the right roadmap
Understand your plants. Grow with confidence.
a collection of practical, beginner-friendly courses designed to help you confidently care for your houseplants, one skill at a time.
Learn the core plant care principles every confident plant parent needs (watering, light, potting mix, fertilizer, and long-term plant care), so you can understand your plants, not just memorize care tips.
Perfect for beginners or intermediate plant parents that are tired of wondering what you're doing wrong.
$49.99
Growing Joy Foundations
Finally understand how to care for your houseplants.
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"Everyday I have 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
"It changed my life!"
Cindy's plants!
Eight years ago, I accidentally killed almost every plant I brought home.
Today, I've helped millions of people become more confident plant parents through my podcast, bestselling book, and online education.
I've learned that thriving plants aren't about having a "green thumb."
They're about understanding the core principles of plant care.
That's exactly what you'll learn inside Growing Joy Academy.
Hi, I'm Maria
I'd love to be
your best new plant friend
Plants taught me patience.
Presence.
Observation.
They helped transform my home into a sanctuary and reminded me to slow down and connect with nature.
That's why these courses exist.
Not just to help you grow healthier plants—but to help you create a home that's calmer, more joyful, and more connected to the natural world.
Because growing plants has a beautiful way of helping us grow, too.
This is about more than plant care for me.
It's about quality of life.
I want that for you. And this is where we begin.
