You *think* you're gardening to get fresh tomatoes and green beans, but did you know that the time you're spending with your plants is also reducing stress? Or that your house plants can regulate your nervous system? In this podcast episode, I'm joined by author and podcaster Maria Faiella as we dive into the deep connection we humans share with nature and how we can cultivate it in our modern lives. Whether you live on 5 acres or in 500 square feet, Maria will inspire you to grow something and gain the benefits. Check out Maria's podcast: Growing Joy with Plants (https://link.chtbl.com/LzT-Wyw3) Listen to Maria's podcast episode on growing lights here: https://link.chtbl.com/JKvLpq9C Learn more about Maria's book, Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Plants here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/book Take Maria's Plant Parent Personality Test here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/personality Follow Maria on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/ Try FOR JARS lids: http://theprairiehomestead.com/forjars (use code PURPOSE10 for 10% off) Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses): http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteader Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead