What plants are flying off the shelves this year? If you’ve been hanging out with me on Instagram or listening to the podcast lately, you know that part of my job is traveling the country to speak at plant shows. I love getting to see what’s new, what’s trending, and honestly… just being surrounded by thousands of plants and planty people. It fills my joy tank like nothing else.So I thought, why not bring the magic of one of these events to YOU? This episode is your virtual behind-the-scenes pass to the recent Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle. I spent three days running around with my little mic, interviewing vendors, influencers, and anyone who would talk plants with me. I came home with so much planty intel, sore feet, and a heart full of joy.In this episode, we learn:[00:26] What I did at Northwest Flower and Garden Show![04:06] Andy from Andy’s Orchids[05:30] Molly from Rancho Cacto Nursery[07:16] Cheyenne from Chey D Plant Lady[10:21] Gardenia Gardens and Design[12:43] Justin from Costa Farms[15:19] Wind River Chimes[17:01] Gabrielle from The Lily Pad Bulbs[18:50] Mark from Little Prince Plants[20:15] Anne from The Dahlia House[23:50] Cameron from Urban Jungle Plant Shop[27:47] The Plant Farm[29:09] Kevin from Epic Gardening[34:27] Kamili from Plantblerd[38:20] Jaques in the Garden[42:54] Davida from Condo Plant Mama[46:05] Krystal from Plants with Krystal[48:08] Derek from Chocolate Botanist[49:42] Tim from Greenlife TPG[51:07] Robbie from Visit Our GardenVendors: Andy’s OrchidsRancho Cacto NurseryChey D Plant LadyGardenia Gardens and DesignCosta FarmsThe Lily Pad BulbsLittle Prince PlantsThe Dahlia HouseUrban Jungle Plant Shop SeattleThe Plant FarmInfluencers: Kevin from Epic GardeningKamili from PlantblerdJaques in the GardenDavida from Condo Plant MamaKrystal from plantswithkrystalDerek from ChocolatebotanistTim from Greenlife TPGRobbie from Visit Our GardenPlants featured:Neofinetia-falcata Furan OrchidTylecodon schaeferianusCrassula deceptorAnthurium doc bloc x luxuriansConophytum “monkey’s face”The Purple TomatoRanunculus SfumatoOrchid cactus-epiphyllum beavertailMystery lipstick cactus from The Plant FarmThank you to our episode sponsor:Wind River ChimesVisit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes.Follow Maria and Growing Joy: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 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: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmariaOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.styleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands