I could use some advice...

For the life of me, I can't seem to grow anything. My family and friends always joke that I have a "black thumb" instead of a green one. My mom is very good at gardening (she has an entire garden) and she has always helped me make sure that everything is right with my plants, but for some reason it still doesn't work. Most of the things I plant never sprout, and those that do are usually small and soon wilt. If I buy plants they wilt as well. To give you an idea, I managed to kill a bamboo plant once

I was wondering two things: Does anyone know any spells that can help me out or can someone just send some plant luck my way? And second, can anyone suggest to me an easy to plant to grow, one that even I can't mess up?

Thank you everyone for taking the time to read.

Have you tried communicating with your plants?

One plant that really had me intrigued when I first started growing them was the half wilted mint chocolate geranium that I bought at walmart one year.  (I was living in Phoenix).  I stuck that baby in my herb garden and gave it a little kiss.  It went from being a teensy little 6 inch sicky to a huge BUSH in the middle of my garden.  It was loverly!  They like it when you believe in them.  Nevermind what the neighbors think, (they can all go to *&^% anyway).

Pothos, jade, aloe, these are pretty hardy houseplants that don't need expert attention.  The pothos and jade water once a week, aloe every two weeks.  Pick a day to water and stick to your routine. The pothos can tolerate low light, I have a huge one in a place that gets no direct sunlight but lots of indirect light.  The jade and aloe need bright indirect light or some direct sunlight.  Definitely talk to your plants, engage their energy, become friends!  They are delightful friends once you quiet your mind enough to hear them.  And if a plant dies, remember it may not be your fault, some stores don't always buy from the best suppliers.

I once was in the same position as you.  My mother could grow anything.  She had huge, abundant flowers, and a very productive vegetable garden every year.  She could outdo commercial growers.  There was no way I could compare myself with her.
I kept on gardening, and when my mother passed away, my father gave me her gardening supplies.  The amount of chemicals and fertilizers was unreal.  I quietly threw them all away and
1. kept on with my organic gardening.  Chemicals are a quick fix only and not safe.
2. didn't compare myself with growers who use chemicals.  There's a reason why their flowers, veggies are so big.  
3.  obtained knowledge from books and the internet. Different plants need different things.
4.  had fun, wasn't afraid to experiment on my own even though it sometimes met with failure.  I only learned from it.
        I think that's it.  I think that all the replies have it right.  A positive attitude and loving, listening to your plants are the key.