Are you worried about leaving your plants at home this holiday season? When I was constantly on the road for shows as a musical theater performer, I became a professional traveler and learned a lot of dos and don’ts when it comes to leaving your plant babies at home. The experience can be scary: it can make traveling—what is supposed to be exciting and relaxing—a time filled with anxiety. In this episode, I share many helpful tips you can start implementing on your plant collection so you can enjoy your vacations and holidays stress-free!Give the gift of Growing Joy! Gift your loved ones copies of Growing Joy and get a free personalized bookplate and month to the Garden Party!Visit bit.ly/giftgrowingjoy to redeem!In this episode, we learn:[01:28] Maria’s fall updates[02:24] Have you been to the kindest and plantiest corner of the internet yet? [03:03] The perfect planty gift for your loved ones this holiday[04:56] What inspired Maria to do an episode on plants and traveling[09:46] Your next favorite kitchen appliance![12:40] Understanding your plants’ lighting needs when you’re on vacation[15:12] The importance of using grow lights in your home[17:37] How to make sure your plants get good air circulation while you’re gone[19:28] Maria shares her experience of accidentally leaving her plants in extremely hot temperatures[21:31] How to keep your plants watered while you’re away[25:23] Different watering hacks when on vacation[29:36] Where to get stylish and functional plant accessories for gifting[33:40] Why you need to cut off dead and yellowing leaves from your plants[35:31] Should you hire a plant sitter when you go on vacation?[40:40] Why putting your plants in the bathtub while you’re away might not work[41:33] How to avoid root rot in plants[42:34] Why the greenhouse method won’t work when you’re on vacation[44:33] Maria’s reminder about the role of plants in our lives[46:17] What to keep in mind as you travel and move around this holiday seasonMentioned in our conversation:Self-watering plantersWatering spikesWatering orbsWatering Can plantsitter appFREE 2-week trial to the Garden Party!For a detailed summary of Maria's tips and tricks,check out the full blog and show notes here!Thank you to our episode sponsors:Modern SproutWhen you think of planty products and accessories, you need to think Modern Sprout. With gorgeous different lines of planty products and accessories from grow lights to watering cans to the cutest gift sets, Modern Sprout has got you covered for this holiday season.Visit modernsprout.com/growingjoy to see my top gift picks for the holidays and use code GROWINGJOY at checkout for 20% off sitewide.LomiLomi is a small countertop composter that is the perfect solution to reducing your garbage footprint and food waste. This sleek composter enables you to compost hassle-free: just take your food scraps and put it in the Lomi, press a button, and you're set! Lomi is giving a rare discount $50 off with code BLOOM at checkout!Go to pela.com and redeem your special gift and use code BLOOM at checkout!Give the gift of Growing Joy! Gift your loved ones copies of Growing Joy and get a free personalized bookplate and month to the Garden Party!Visit bit.ly/giftgrowingjoy to redeem!Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club