Quitting smoking, garden update & what I'm reading

[@Zoe-rf3ly]

Joanna when I tell you I could watch you talk about your garden for HOURS I wish I was exaggerating. I could physically feel my blood pressure lowering. And the target haul made me bust out laughing. These vlogs are singlehandedly bettering my mental health

[@kristinempll]

I was about to write the exact same thing!

[@XellyOjeda]

I couldn’t agree more!!

[@laurenjhjh]

It seems that 2022 is your year. You’ve conquered so many things - your fear of flying, nicotine addiction. It’s so fun to watch.

[@MyMomentswithMom]

That is so terrific that you quit smoking Joanna!! We were one of the people who were totally surprised you smoked. Your garden looks terrific!! 😉

[@Via5]

So proud of you for quitting smoking! Some garden tips from a farmer: -Your other cucumbers might be small because they're planted too close together, we usually give cucumbers 12 inches (I think, you can double check this online) - Pollination could definitely be improved by planting more flowers, you can also hand-pollinate too! - Drip irrigation is awesome the plants will love it ♥ you grow girl!!

[@Via5]

Also, one of my favourite book series is by Margaret Atwood called the "MaddAddam" trilogy- highly recommend!!

[@joannaspicer]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@hollybronwyn8176]

Joanna = Keeping It Real. That's why we love ya. 💜🧡💚

[@ClareAWESOME1]

You can pollinate by hand! Gently using your finger to transfer pollen from flower to flower, you can also use a tiny paint brush!

[@April-dy2tn]

I love that you are gardening. I’m doing the same in my 30’s. I have been growing a little garden on my balcony and I have been consumed by indoor plants and wanting to be a better plant mom. Researching grow lights for small places and best locations. Continue to enjoy your 30’s. It’s been helping with my general anxiety, depression and ADHD honestly. Getting back into my reading as well!

[@caraamethyst6956]

the target haul fucking sent me 😭 i have always appreciated your honesty in showing the "not cute" parts of life cause it makes me feel less alone

[@amyp8162]

Love seeing your garden and hearing you show interest in planting specifically to bring in more pollinators! I go crazy trying to support them lol. Get some bee balm, cone flowers and butterfly milkweed. You'll get soooo many visitors

[@dgtlbby]

my 14 years old dog passed away last sunday, and on march of this year I also lost my dad. i'm like numb and wasn't watching much youtube since then, just scrolling on tiktok. jo, thank you for grounding me, it really felt like being on the garden and the sun with you

[@rougenoir7214]

I've only watched like 1 min of the video but THANK YOU for talking about smoking and quitting!! I smoke too and I hate it, and I feel like content creators don't really want to talk about it, even though I'm sure many of them smoke as well. Makes me feel less lonely when someone who's content I like talks about the same struggles.

[@kkfz2376]

Pollinator tip: setting out a shallow water dish with rocks and pebbles will help ur pollinators access water so they can keep up their energy in the hot summer❤️ make sure there r plenty of pebbles in the dish so the lil guys don’t drown

[@user-vz8oq8hr8r]

You're one of the few vloggers I can watch anymore! I love how wholesome and relaxing your videos are, and I feel so inspired to start gardening when I move somewhere with the space because of your passion for it.

[@sophieeisfun]

I really just opened youtube thinking what i need right now is a joanna spicer video 😭💘

[@stephaniec4766]

Your Target haul was the cherry on top of this vlog

[@Mary._.Catherine._.]

You would love my moms garden!! We have about 45 tomatoe plants 8 HUGE zucchini plants and cucumbers 10 pepper plants eggplant sunflowers 4 different types of beans and they grow to be HUGE! Because we live on an old dairy farm we planted them in an area where cows used to CRAP everywhere for years…this has made our soil soooo so sooo good for gardening! I wish I could show you! You would LOVE IT! ❤️❤️❤️

[@taliasxx]

Congrats. Addiction of ANYTHING that rules your life absolutely sucks. And when you quit one thing, sometimes other addictions you didn’t even notice start popping up and it’s just so freeing like you said to notice them and rid yourself. (That’s how it was for me - I ended up quitting three addictions, smoking was my first… im literally a different person, and I loved myself before & never wanted to change but I just didn’t even realize how depressed I was and just how much my “addictions” affected me. I’m so much happier now and 💯 myself. Good luck!!

[@laurabell444]

Started smoking like 10 years ago but have been smoking half a pack or more a day for 4-5 years now. I'm the same exact way- I like to go sit and scroll and people watch from my porch and chainsmoke. This week I moved into a new place with no porch so I have to walk around the block to smoke and it's such a pain in the ass lmao. But I'm starting the nicotine patches tomorrow!!! I'm definitely going to miss the ritual. Solidarity!!!

[@joannaspicer]

Yes!! Best of luck

[@nataliejones5272]

I am livinggg for the gardening content! I used to be so uninterested in gardening, but I've been into plants and gardening for the last few years and it's truly so therapeutic. Also love listening to you talking about your garden and updating us on it 🌱

[@meepmoopmeep1]

So proud of you! Thanks for sharing- I don’t smoke, but there are other habits I really need to change, and this is encouraging to me

[@kasiahoulihan]

Joanna, you know SO MUCH about plants/gardening. It's so impressive!

[@Zyzx3987]

I'm so happy for you that you decided to quit smoking! I'm also OBSESSED with the gardening content, you inspired me to start my own garden and I'm loving it!! I can't wait for my harvest!

[@Samantha-rg5mc]

You need to read A Court of Thorns and Roses series!! Such a quick fun read! Obsessed with all the fan theories and canon circulating on tiktok.

[@codeyisacoolcat]

Go awf!!!! I love the gardening content. Just turned 30 in June, you talking about embracing it has made me giggle and feel hopeful! Take care, btw you are a wealth of knowledge plz keep us updated on the garden! Also have you tried your pepper starts in the sun and watered daily? Xoxoxoxo

[@hannahtaylor5166]

The ending is *chef’s kiss* 🏆

[@zachzackzak]

I loved every part of this video and the ending made me laugh. It's excellent that you've quit smoking, Good luck sticking to it!

[@slowreadersclub7860]

I know we only get to see a small picture of your life, but it’s really good to see you happy! I love how passionate you are about your gardening, I need some tips haha.

[@my_not_so_perfect_life]

I use to smoke like that too! It ruled my life. I have been cigarette free for 4 years now and it feels so good. Love your channel!

[@magnolianame8818]

Not a romantic comedy book but White Oleander by Janet Fitch is one of my favorite books, it's so beautifully written. Just a random suggestion lol. Also I can't get enough of the gardening stuff!

[@lionsdontlie]

I loved that book! I was so upset with the movie.

[@katya_vee]

Loving the over 30.content! Definitely can relate to settling and living a slower life. I'm exhausted too lol

[@milsum1443]

red, white, and royal blue is so good

[@jackandlill]

Had to come by and say it's 1:18am EST - I slept from 4:30 this afternoon & just woke up a bit ago - having a decaf & Gum!! Craving hard right now - so I just thought I would come & visit. Also wanted to say my sister lives in Nags Head - just thought I would mention since so many other things were speaking to me on your video - spent a lot of my youth in OBX!! It was hot as hell here in NY so didn't go out - hence, sleep! But I wanted to add that the way you described how you would want to go home to smoke; not wanting to walk & smoke - so me!! I wanted to Enjoy my cig & walking & smoking did not do it for me! Same in the morning coffee & cig & internet. And now I have been finding myself being social in such a different way - so interesting the amount of space smoking takes up in our lives. Also, my daughter & my cat hated it. But once my daughter got her own place several years ago - it was on - Sorry Kitty - but it was so relaxing to have That freedom of smoking at my leisure! FF and this freedom is SO much better!! Thanks for letting me ramble...Don't worry I'm not a full fledged nut case or anything - just needed to vent to someone who would understand! lol! Everyone else here on the East coast is asleep! Hope you are holding on Joanna!! Also, I thoroughly enjoyed your garden tour - You are So lucky to have that awesome space inside & out of your home!! ♥

[@jackandlill]

Saw this - had to click!! Thurs will be 2 wks for me of no smoking! I have smoked regularly for the last 20 yrs & was up to 2 packs a day over the last year. I cannot afford $13.50 a pack here in NY. The whole thing was just disgusting to me.... Finally I was ready to be free! I have been using the nicotine gum - tastes like Big Red & has been working well for me especially with the oral fixation part! I'm saving for a new car with the money I am not spending on smoking! Already saved $175. Rock ON Sister!!! ♥♥♥ All the best! Edited to say - Same! First few days felt pretty easy - I think the excitement of deciding to quit helped but then about the 5th 0r 6th day I started to feel the cravings coming on stronger....told myself I can do anything for one day & now tomorrow will be 13 days and I feel good! Cravings still come but I put a piece of gum in my mouth & I get thru it and they are beginning to get further & further apart I have noticed - even having a drink I was cool with it & I felt that was a true test. Alright back to the video....

[@joannaspicer]

Good for you!!! Congrats on taking this leap. I know it’s not easy believe me. I’m having a really similar experience as you. Day 5-8 was rough but now on day 16 with only a few minor cravings mostly in the evening.

[@jenmiller3954]

That Target haul! Girl you're funny! Joanna 4ever

[@duncie3]

I just finished listening to The Year of Less by Cait Flanders and I highly suggest it as a great slower-living read. It’s an autobiography about the authors decision to only spend money on necessities for a year and the things she discovered about herself, her life, and her family through that process. I listened to it on Libby through my local library. Definitely made me feel more secure about entering a slower season of my life and encouraged me to think about myself and my habits a little more seriously !

[@chloebright6595]

This is sooo random LOL but I actually picked up this book from the library because of this comment. I just finished it and I LOVED it! It was super motivating and inspiring. So, thanks for sharing this because I wouldn't have found this book without reading this comment haha!

[@pphafidtl]

Lmaooo the ending ---also the french braids with the overalls is such a cute look!!! Have u read the A Court of Thorns and Roses series? Its fantasy , not modern , but pretty enjoyable trashy silly smutty romance.

[@beaniedewitt]

The vlogging about gardening was so relaxing!

[@anniehume8776]

I am at the exact same stage in my life and I love it! 🪴❤️

[@anniehume8776]

Also you need to read A court of Thorns & Roses series 😊

[@clemencefurnari679]

I was fascinated when you were into potery and i feel the same way with your gardenning because you love it and it's always so enjoyable to watch you thriving with your hobbies ❤ For book recs i will recommend "You deserve each other" from Sarah Hogle And "Landline" from Rainbow Rowell

[@melp89]

Hahahaha that haul at the end is so relatable and hilarious

[@heyheyhey7988]

I am INCREIBLY proud of you for quitting! 8 days is amazing! 1 day is amazing!!

[@raineywhite1390]

love the free flow vlog, glad youre loving slow livin, also in my 30s and loving the lazy way of life

[@karenolondriz3565]

I love you so much for being so relatable!

[@thischarminglife5393]

Dying at the end 😂. You are living my dream life!

[@poobahone]

Screaming at your Target haul - oh to be older. Also try out Rachel Cusk - I’ve read 4 of her books in the past month. So good and beautifully written but without fluff.

[@ainagatsuma9867]

YOU. ARE. HILARIOUS. Don’t ever change!😄

[@Dani.Coates]

YAY! LOVE when you post ❣

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

I am wishing you the best of luck with your quitting your smoking 🚬 prayers and thoughts for you please stay safe and strong love your family friend John from Australia xxxxx you can win ❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@CarolinePrudence]

Video idea.....a chatty video of joanna doing nail art like a twitch video. I'd be interested to see how you do it as I'd love to get into nail art but I honestly have no clue how it's done and nicely :)

[@RachelAnastasiaFurman]

For me every time i wanted a cigarette I would try to remember yeast infection and what it feels to sit in a cold tub crying until the antibiotics kick in . And I’d say “I’ve done that I can do this “

[@HannahBug12494]

I love your garden!! 💕

[@elizabethpoe14]

couldn't agree more about your taste in books, trust meee i understand

[@bryanferrysippingsherry]

Sunflowers: from my own unfortunate experience, sunflowers need huge pots, or to go in the ground, or they won't reach their full height, which ultimately leads to gardeners disappointment. These gardening videos are very soothing xx

[@lilliputianhitcher3808]

the trick to not disturbing soil in finicky plants is to try to maintain as much existing soil as possible - like you did - and this also helps to keep the mycelium in the soil in tact too so they don’t suffer issues from nitrogen supply

[@joannaspicer]

Good tip!

[@typeaplans5637]

I admire you for quitting! I recommend the Fruit Chill Nicorette Gum 4mg and then wean off and get the 2mg. It’s helpful

[@emmakates]

if you like rom coms you should totally read the brown sisters books by talia hibbert!! i didn’t see them on your goodreads so sorry if you’ve already read them but they’re so so so good!!!!

[@777DVB]

I just woke up and hunty I'm watching good morning girl 💖

[@kfoxerelli2]

You go girl

[@purpleonmymind]

Wish i was good at gardening, this is great, all want is a raspberry bush..😪

[@fashionmusings]

Your garden is so cool wow!🌷 Nice target haul haha 😂

[@amillionangels]

honey and spice by bolu babalola!

[@joridudzikowski5348]

You should check out "Kitchen" by Banana Yoshimoto and "The First Bad Man" by Miranda July!!

[@lostundeniably]

the bromance book club series by lyssa kay adams is so incredibly corny but i did read two of them within 48 hours. oh also star crossed by minnie darke!!

[@miaoh6907]

I was so proud of my partner when he quit smoking cigarettes but soon after he learned about vape pens and has since became addicted to them. I would even say he smokes a lot more now and spends more money. He has absolutely no desire at all to quit and he even tells me he needs nicotine to function because he works in the restaurant industry. I know I can’t make him want to quit but I am getting very tired of getting vape blown in my face and our room always looking like it has clouds. Any advice?

[@joannaspicer]

That’s so hard. It’s such a personal decision. I recommend the book easy way to quit smoking by Allen carr. If you can get him to read it it might change his perspective a bit.

[@miaoh6907]

@@joannaspicer Thank you for the advice. I am totally going to purchase it for him and purchase myself the two Handmaid tales books. I’ve been putting it off but you have inspired me to read them. 😊

[@ninjaturtles12121]

zodiac academy series has me in a chokehold. so addicting like a cw show lol

[@FRANCESGUM]

Didn't you know the first rule about good skin/care is not smoking!?! LOL Had no idea but I am so happy you are feeling good and healthy! Now, I should stop drinking.

[@lovisawrites]

If you haven’t read it you should try Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall!

[@shiranaaman2]

missed you!

[@amandat3655]

When you held up the hemorrhoid meds “not sponsored” I died

[@carissachristy9364]

Hahahaha when I see someone smoking and walking I’m like how ?!? I would fall down 😮‍💨

[@lunanuna1041]

display those books with love no matter how corny 😄

[@raeganhall8777]

Please don’t stop talking about your garden ever

[@nicholefahey7040]

PLEASE READ THE BROWN SISTERS TRILOGY BY TALIA HIBBERT

[@lalajobo]

i realized i got unsubbed from you somehow. so i’m catching up big time. i guess when tgid was posted was when cancer came into my life. i had no clue you were at the obx, i hope you had fun here!! 💛 eta: congrats on quitting smoking!

[@eleanorpoling4914]

okay okay hear me out!! you are amazing for quitting (i am too rn! 10 days!) but check out the book How to Quit Smoking the Easy Way with Allen Carr because it will totally help shift your perspective and get rid of the cravings!

[@joannaspicer]

I read it last month!

[@kristinamoen9183]

“Not sponsored” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@christinamock7264]

I love the garden vlog; as a fellow 30 year old gal. Read Little Rabbit.

[@ThemilyCurran]

God I love you

[@RachelAnastasiaFurman]

«little detectives” remember you stress smoking in a vlog 😅 I don’t remember if it was one of your first flights ... but look at you now

[@librairie_lane]

Any favorite gardening KZbinrs?

[@librairie_lane]

You’re mine lol

[@librairie_lane]

Also Alias Grace was my next Atwood book after Handmaids tale and loooooved it (also a p good series)

[@cabbagejuice]

@@librairie_lane ​ i had to read handmaids tale in college and it was pretty good, and i watched alias grace recently and i loved it! I didnt know they were written by the same person 😧

[@librairie_lane]

@@cabbagejuice yessss Atwood is such a queen

[@joannaspicer]

Epic gardening is my fave

[@ListenThinker]

Honestly, I’m just worried the books getting wet on the counter. In case you spill something and your poor books will get damaged. Should put some on the shelves.

[@debbiecahill7651]

You need to get out in that garden with a paint brush and start ticking those plant flowers for pollinating! Become known as the neighborhood plant tickler!!!

[@joannaspicer]

Believe me I am 😂

[@emilysparks4698]

My disgusting grandmother lol xx