Among the glowing and emotional tributes to her plants, she weaves in stories about her contentious relationship with her mother and how her marriage ended when she decided to have an abortion. Handelsman said she has learned by lecturing to garden clubs and other organizations that she isn't the only one who strives for relationships with plants. I know there are a lot of people out there who garden, indoors too, who actually communicate with their plants but don't talk about it because they are too afraid they'll be made fun of. Handelsman doesn't actually talk to her plants. I feel more authentic when I do it that way.
Plants are like dogs and cats, sentient beings.
You can can communicate with them with your thoughts, your attitude and your intent.