Green Life Zen

Which "Money Plant" is guarding YOUR front door? 🌿💰

We just dropped our latest video on the top 5 Feng Shui plants that attract wealth and prosperity right at your entrance. Now we want to know—are you Team Jade Plant, Team Money Tree, or something else entirely?

Drop a 🌱 if you already have one of these at home!
Drop a 💚 if you're planning to get one after watching!

Quick Poll: Which plant are you bringing home first?

- Jade Plant (the classic wealth builder)
- Money Tree (the braided fortune keeper)
- Rubber Plant (the bold abundance magnet)
- Golden Pothos (the unstoppable growth champion)
- Lucky Bamboo (the vertical Chi conductor)

#FengShui #MoneyPlants #FrontDoorFengShui #Prosperity #IndoorPlants #JadePlant #MoneyTree #RubberPlant #Pothos #LuckyBamboo #GreenLifeZen

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Green Life Zen

The Strawberry-Spinach Secret Is Out! 🍓🌱

Just dropped a new video exploring why these two are the ultimate garden soulmates. But here's what I DIDN'T mention in the video...

3 BONUS TIPS:

1. Variety Matters - Choose bolt-resistant spinach varieties like 'Tyee' or 'Space' if you live in a warmer climate. They'll last longer before giving up their spot.

2. The Nitrogen Gift - Spinach is a light nitrogen feeder, but when it decomposes, it returns that nitrogen to the soil RIGHT when strawberries are setting fruit. It's a perfect nutrient cycle.

3. Pest Confusion - The strong scent of spinach can actually mask the sweet smell of ripening strawberries from some pests like slugs and beetles. It's nature's camouflage!

QUESTION FOR YOU: What's the weirdest plant pairing you've tried that actually worked? I'm collecting ideas for future videos!

Watch the full breakdown here 👉 https://youtu.be/0Tv-gWLaGLU

And if you've already planted this combo, drop a photo in the comments. I want to see your peaceful pairs! 🌿✨

#strawberrycompanionplanting #companionplanting #companionplantsforstrawberry #strawberrygarden #growingstrawberries #spinachgrowing

4 days ago | [YT] | 25

Green Life Zen

🌱 Your home is talking to you... are you listening?

The plants in your space aren't just décor—they're energy workers, air purifiers, and spiritual allies all rolled into one.

In my latest video, I reveal 7 Indoor Plants That Cleanse Negative Energy Instantly, blending ancient wisdom from Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra with hard science from NASA's Clean Air Study.

Here's the truth: if your space feels heavy, stagnant, or draining... it might not be "just in your head." It could be the actual air quality and energetic flow of your environment.

These 7 plants can help:
🛡️ Snake Plant – The Guardian
🕊️ Peace Lily – The Peacemaker
💚 Aloe Vera – The Healer
🕸️ Spider Plant – The Weaver
💰 Rubber Plant – The Wealth Magnet
🌴 Areca Palm – The Uplifter
✨ Golden Pothos – The Shield

Whether you're dealing with stress, bad vibes, or just want to refresh your sanctuary, these green allies are ready to transform your home.

👉 Watch the full breakdown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJF_t...

Question for you: Which plant resonates with you most right now? Comment below—I read every single one! 🪴💬

#IndoorPlants #IndoorPlantsForAnxiety #NegativeEnergyCleansing #IndoorPlantsForCleansing #SpiritualPlants #FengShuiPlants

1 week ago | [YT] | 32

Green Life Zen

Your carrots taste bitter for a reason.

Most gardeners think it's the soil or the watering schedule. But the truth? It's stress.

When carrots fight pests, compete for water, or struggle in compacted soil, they produce terpenoids as a defense mechanism. That's what causes the bitter, soapy taste.

The solution isn't chemicals. It's companion planting.

In my latest video, I reveal the 6 plants that make carrots sweeter, protect them from rust flies, and prevent those twisted, forked roots we all hate.

✅ Flavor enhancers that scientifically boost sugar content
✅ The "Iron Wall" that confuses carrot rust flies
✅ Soil conditioners that stop nematodes and compaction

Plus, I expose the common mistake that turns your carrot bed into a pest buffet.

1 week ago | [YT] | 6

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Your cucumbers are dying because of what you planted NEXT to them.

Most gardeners think it's a watering issue or bad soil. It's not.

It's the potato sitting 12 inches away, stealing every drop of potassium before your cucumbers even get a chance.

In this week's video, I break down:

🔴 The 3 plants KILLING your cucumber harvest (one is an "innocent" herb)
🟢 The spicy root vegetable that acts like an electric fence against beetles
🟡 Why planting cucumbers with their own family (melons/squash) is a fatal mistake
🟣 The "living trellis" trick that doubles your yield without buying supports

This isn't just companion planting—it's building a fortress.

Watch the full breakdown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93TG5...

Question for you: Have you ever lost an entire cucumber plant overnight and had no idea why? Tell me in the comments—I'm reading all of them.

P.S. — Next week's episode covers companion plants for carrots. Discover the 6 best plants to boost flavor and block pests—and the one common herb you must NEVER plant nearby. Click the bell so you don't miss it.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 23

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🐛 CHALLENGE: Build Your Garden Defense Team

We just dropped the ultimate companion planting guide—20+ plants that naturally protect your garden from pests.

But here's your challenge:

Pick ONE plant from each of these 5 categories to build your starter defense team:

🌿 The Aromatics (Mint, Basil, Rosemary, Lavender, Catnip)

🎯 Sacrificial Lambs (Nasturtiums, Radishes, Mustard Greens)

🌱 Root Protectors (Garlic/Onions, French Marigolds)

🌸 Flower Power Squad (Dill, Yarrow, Sweet Alyssum, Sunflowers)

💪 Heavy Hitters (Borage, Petunias, Chrysanthemums)

Drop your 5-plant defense lineup in the comments!

The most strategic team (based on your climate and main crops) gets a shoutout in our next video.

Bonus points if you tell us:
• Your growing zone
• Your biggest pest problem
• What you're trying to protect

Watch the full breakdown here 👉 https://youtu.be/C6MWDavIuBs

Let's build bulletproof gardens together. 🛡️🌱

#CompanionPlanting #OrganicGardening #GreenLifeZen #GardenAlly

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 28

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🌿 Which "Weed" Are You STILL Pulling?

I just posted a video about 5 plants most gardeners rip out... that are actually more nutritious than the vegetables they're trying to grow.

Before you watch it, I want to know:

Which of these have YOU been treating like the enemy?

🔘 Purslane (the Omega-3 powerhouse)
🔘 Dandelion (the free soil tiller)
🔘 White Clover (the nitrogen factory)
🔘 Lamb's Quarters (wild spinach)
🔘 Broadleaf Plantain (nature's band-aid)
🔘 All of them (I've been wasting SO much free food 😭)

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Iz-HT_5ryRo

Drop a comment if you've ever eaten any of these! I want to hear your foraging stories. 👇

I’ll see you there. Thanks for watching and keep growing.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 17

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You've been planting Marigolds wrong. (And the garden centers know it.)

Every spring, millions of gardeners buy those bright orange 6-packs, stick one next to a tomato plant, and wait for the magic to happen.

It doesn't.

Here's why:

❌ The smell doesn't repel most pests (some are actually ATTRACTED to it)
❌ You're buying the wrong species (African vs. French)
❌ You're planting them too far apart (the roots need to touch)

The truth?

Marigolds ARE powerful—but only underground, only certain varieties, and only when planted densely enough to create a continuous chemical barrier against root-knot nematodes.

In our new video, I break down:
• Which marigolds actually work (and which are just decorative)
• The "Trap Crop" strategy for slugs and spider mites
• How to plant them like a cover crop to sterilize infected soil

This is Episode 1 of our Summer Companion Planting Masterclass. If you've ever felt like companion planting "doesn't work," this series will change that.

🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/BcvAQ74Wmwg

Drop a 🌼 below if you've been doing the "polka dot" method (one marigold every 5 feet). You're not alone—I did it for years before I learned the science.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 24

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🐛 Quick Poll: Which Pest is YOUR Garden Enemy #1? 🐛

After filming this week's video on companion planting for lettuce, I realized something: we all have that ONE pest that drives us absolutely bonkers.

So I'm curious—what's the villain in YOUR garden story?

🔴 Aphids (the silent sap-suckers)
🟠 Slugs (the midnight snackers)
🟡 Flea Beetles (the hole-punch artists)
🟢 Caterpillars/Loopers (the leaf destroyers)
🔵 Something else (tell me in the comments!)

Vote by reacting with the color circle that matches your answer!

And here's the real question: Have you found a companion plant or natural method that actually STOPS them? Because if you have, I want to know. We're building a living library of garden wisdom here, and your experience matters.

💬 Comment below with your pest and your solution. Let's help each other out.

New video drops TODAY on the 8 plant allies that protect your lettuce. If you haven't watched it yet, here's the link: https://youtu.be/igGFVwxoCM0. Let's grow together. 🌿

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

Green Life Zen

🌱 Did you know your garden's pest control starts in JANUARY?

If you wait until you see bugs in May, the battle is already hard. But if you start these specific companion plants indoors right now, you’ll have a mature 'security team' ready to protect your veggies from day one.

I break down the exact 10 seeds to start this month—including the one I call "The Soldier"—in the new video.

Don't miss the window for a chemical-free summer! 🐞🚫

Watch the full strategy here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDDnp...

#CompanionPlanting #OrganicGardening

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