Here’s the thing: they never left. But this is a trick that folks don’t tell you - another piece of the treatment process that will ACTUALLY lead to complete eradication.By Veronica Oh Happy

How much soil do you need? How do you figure that out when you’ve completely forgotten high school math class? And what’s a better deal, using the OHP 30% off sale on 5 ‘generous quarts’ or buying a 2-gallon bag? (Hint: it’s the 2-gallon bag if you’re getting one type of soil!) Answer all those questions and more with this episode :)…

This episode is about how education works better when people are relaxed about it, how gatekeeping is a capitalist ploy to keep us separate, and how communication is my goal - not “proper” language. Trigger warning: mention of an unpleasant bodily function - skip from 7:20ish to 8min.By Veronica Oh Happy

Trigger warning for vegans - we’re talking outdoor gardening and blood meal. But this is all relevant to indoor plants! Today it’s a discussion of the importance of feeding your plants so they can bust out some awesomeness for you :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Want a bushier houseplant? Here are some scientifically proven tips for branching, plus info about light, holding off on repotting a plant, and more! For soil and other incredible houseplant supplies, check out ohhappyplants.shop!By Veronica Oh Happy

What are your plants dreaming about right now? Is it a new moss pole, repot, or pruning job? Maybe they’d just like you to notice the spider mite issue that has suddenly become a real problem due to higher temps? Here’s a discussion of plant behavior, summertime considerations, and more!By Veronica Oh Happy

The ONE thing that made the biggest difference to my plants across nearly 30 years of houseplant tending is consistency - and when you have late-diagnosed AuDHD, it’s extra apparent. Listen in for practical tips to get you more consistent, plus extras: discussion of subirrigation, spider mite treatment, soil nutrients and nitrogen-induced tip burn,…

Think orchids are too fussy to keep alive — let alone get to bloom again? Think again. In this episode, Veronica is joined by the incredible Raffaele DiLallo of Ohio Tropics, creator of “Become an Orchid Master." He’s here to break down the myths, mistakes, and surprisingly simple techniques behind long-term orchid success. We cover: - Why your sto…

Learn about bromeliad watering, root systems, soils, and more!By Veronica Oh Happy

Here’s a question from an OHP member about snake plants and stress blooms. To join the FREE member community, visit https://members.OhHappyPlants....By Veronica Oh Happy

Lots of people think some houseplants just grow slowly, but usually it’s our care (or something else that’s fixable). Here are a bunch of solutions, including a discussion of soil testing and veggie garden corrections :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Do you have a water softener? You could be killing your leaves with sodium toxicity! Full description and solutions in the episode. Products available at https://ohhappyplants.shop - FREE member site at https://members.ohhappyplants.... :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Got grey spots of mold in your begonia? Love planty shenanigans? Want fast-growing hoyas that bloom like crazy? This is the episode for you! Products mentioned are available at https://ohhappyplants.shopBy Veronica Oh Happy

Hi everyone! This one is about inviting pollinators into your space, and a general PSA about the impact of poor estrogen metabolism on energy levels and how beef organs can fix the whole problem. No houseplants this time, but you can always make your plants go NUTS with soil from https://OhHappyPlants.shop!…

Have you seen those trendy companies that sell pseudo-fancy soil for aroids, but the only thing in it is big chunks? Here’s why to avoid this!By Veronica Oh Happy

Learn about causes of different types of leaf yellowing, soil mushrooms vs slime mold, and then it’s a long discussion about different kinds of intentional community building, “independence as trauma response” that we all carry, and ideas about building interconnected communities right where we are ❤️…

Have you ever listened to a podcast and learned about some previously-unheard-of way you’ve been harming your plants, then said “wait, is this really true? That’s odd…”? Well, here’s an example of that - and the solution (guess what - the solution is a team of nerds who are strangers to each other because that’s the power of the internet and the pl…

Bad propagation advice, soil sale, business tips, and stay tuned for an incoming orchid podcast with Raffaele of Ohio Tropics!By Veronica Oh Happy

The forsythias are rooted and ready to give away! Here’s more info on attempting to create economic disruption armed with only rooting hormone and pruning shears 🤣By Veronica Oh Happy

Skip to minute 38 to get straight to houseplant content. This episode covers using sauerkraut to break down glyphosate, eating “weeds,” moss pole info, and the sale on tropical climber soil (up to 40% off! Ends 3/8/25).By Veronica Oh Happy

Time to prune the plants in your yard (or trim that crazy hoya that went nuts after repotting in Oh Happy Dirt)? Pot up the cuttings and share the love! Big box stores have shown us that they don’t care about individuals, so it’s time to move our spending to home nurseries (and give away cuttings for free, too)!…

Today’s episode: things we need to consider when repotting - specifically when changing soil texture or pot size. I go into acclimation and a few other things. Also! If you use logs in your garden, drill some holes for bees!By Veronica Oh Happy

Want to keep a plant cute and smöl indefinitely? This episode is on choosing the right plant, pruning techniques, and care tips for keeping your plant adorable :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Here’s some new info about the bug poo I sell at ohhappyplants.shop, and a bit of discussion about reasons for rules and why we should disregard them (or follow them, if we choose to).By Veronica Oh Happy

It’s time to build your community, folks! And if you’re as awkward as my AuDHD ass, you need a good excuse to throw a get-together - so why not throw a repotting party! Get together, strengthen your community, build connections you can lean on through hard times, and get that social accountability for repotting at the same time!…

Quick reminder to check for spider mites - ‘tis the season! Also, free quart sale is over when January ends - get yours at https://OhHappyPlants.shopBy Veronica Oh Happy

There’s a pile of soil in my yard that’s 6’ tall and 20’ wide! This episode is about what I’m doing with it - increasing biodiversity, feeding local insects (responsibly, without increasing neighbors’ use of herbicides by letting weeds run rampant), and the January FREE DIRT sale!By Veronica Oh Happy

Maranta and ctenanthe propagation, how to term when roots have grown, and FREE SOIL through January 2025!By Veronica Oh Happy

We’re talking resolutions today - specifically those that support self kindness rather than capitalistic “you’re not enough” culture. Also, I do a little walkthrough of my home and changes I’ll be making with my plants to support easy care in the new year. And be sure to take a look at the thumbnail photo for this episode - note the difference in l…

Info on the aphid life cycle, killing them, and new projects :) (The log pile is a new project!)By Veronica Oh Happy

This episode is an audio “peek” into my house right now - early warning signs of spider mites, crazy etiolation from ignoring a Monstera esqueleto, air layering shenanigans, and hoyas going completely nuts after their re-pot :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Okay everyone, I just finished a certification in tissue culture! I learned SO MUCH but most of it was related to lab practices and not actually usable at the consumer level, but I got some extremely good insights and will be putting the info together in a course or booklet, plus putting together more podcast episodes on the acclimation process for…

This is just me encouraging you to do whatever the f*ck you want with your plants 🤣By Veronica Oh Happy

Here’s an episode about watering/plant care tips for when your executive disfunction is a brick on your chest that prevents you from doing anything, plus (second half) what I’ve figured out about grief resiliency and things you can do *now* to prevent yourself from falling into a black hole of despair when a loved one dies.…

Quick episode describing how I’d stack moss poles because you KNOW your plants are going to outgrow them :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Just a little chat about the humidity-fungus connection, plus info on lighting, hoya growth, and bug poo :)By Veronica Oh Happy

I need help! If you’ve ever been to OhHappyPlants.shop and couldn’t figure out what soil to choose for your plant, and thought “if it was just organized THIS WAY it would be so much easier” - I want your thoughts!!!By Veronica Oh Happy

Okay y’all, I finally repotted my avocado tree. I’ve been scared of this for a really (REALLY) long time because the root systems can be super delicate and the tree is really special to me. But: SUCCESS! Here’s what I did (plus 80 million tangents, complete with zombie stories).By Veronica Oh Happy

Did you know that imidacloprid systemic granules are neonicotonoids and totally bad for bees? Let’s talk about using them thoughtfully, plus letting go of our houseplant-parent egos and giving ourselves EASE instead ❤️By Veronica Oh Happy

Some tips for packing and getting info from other countries’ import agencies.By Veronica Oh Happy

How does watering Oh Happy Dirt differ from watering standard potting soils? Learn more in this episode!By Veronica Oh Happy

Sale announcement for followers only! Plus tips on choosing a moss pole and caring for it properly, and repotting tips :)By Veronica Oh Happy

I’m launching a new style of info-sharing soon, and I need help! Listen in for more, and for a few product announcements :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Here’s one on seasonal considerations when making houseplant purchases!By Veronica Oh Happy

I get this question a lot, so here’s the answer! :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Skip to 16:30 for the actual science, but start at the beginning for cute stories about my kid :) The main takeaway here is that fertilizing your plants is good for YOUR mental health (and their health too!). Publication referenced is posted at https://members.ohhappyplants.... - member site is free!!!…

The mechanics of sunlight direction :)By Veronica Oh Happy

Go to 27:30 to skip story time! But also: thank you for the privilege of nerding out for your benefit 💚By Veronica Oh Happy

Hey! Get fertilizing! The light is back, now is TIME! Plus: 2-gallon soil bags on sale - 30% off and TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! Sale ends 4/15/24 at like 11:30pm PST. Also the last like 5-10min is a grief update; may be useful if you lose a spouse in the future, I don’t know 🙃By Veronica Oh Happy

Here are some watering tips, tricks for putting in non-draining containers (gasp!), and some updates :)By Veronica Oh Happy