Ever wondered why some people seem to have 'green thumbs'? In this episode, we share my personal plant stories and talk about origins of a so-called 'green thumb.' Spoiler alert: it's not a magical trait you're born with, but a skill that blossoms with practice and patience.

Join the circle of plant lovers as 'Growing With Carla' becomes your go-to companion in the quest for plant fun! I'm all ears for your tales of floral triumphs and the lessons learned from the ones that returned to the earth. Don't be shy; reach out with your stories and snapshots on Instagram or via my link tree. While I can't promise to catch every leaf that falls in my inbox, especially on platforms outside the podcasting giants, your experiences are the compost that enriches this community. Together, let's nurture our collective passion for greenery, share the love, and remember—every day presents an opportunity to not only grow our plants but to cultivate our craft and camaraderie in the garden of life.

0:00 Intro
0:07 Developing Your Green Thumb
0:14 Plant Update
2:30 Origin of the phrase "green thumb"
4:37 Growing With Carla
5:20 Observation
6:57 Understanding your plant's needs
9:27 Experimentation & Learning from failures
12:16 Developing Intuition
13:16 Continuous Learning
13:50 Closing
15:08 Outro

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