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Houseplants for a Healthy Home
	Houseplants for a Healthy Home by Jon VanZiles describes 50 fairly common houseplants that remove toxins from the air and keeps your body healthy. Learn about them here. Read the article published on July 31, 2018

The Houseplant Guru
	The best houseplant book on the market: HOUSEPLANTS: The Complete guide to Choosing, Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants written by Lisa Eldred Steinkpof. Check it out here. Read the article published on March 28, 2018

Plectranthus - African Beauty
	Looking for an easy care house plant that offers lush purple flowers, fragrance and decorative leaves to add interest for summer containers? Check out plectranthus right here. Read the article published on January 20, 2016

Longwood Gardens Tropical Paradise
	When it's cold outside, the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens with its warm, sensory experience is the place to be. See why here. Read the article published on March 20, 2013

A TOUCH OF AMAZONICA IN THE NORTH, Eucharis grandiflora
	The Amazon Lily is a great houseplant. With fragrant white narcissus-like flowers and shiny, dark leaves, this South African bulb is easy to grow. Check here for the story and sources. Read the article published on February 19, 2012

The Largest Living Wall-a Year Later
	One year ago a year Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, created the largest living green wall in the country. As a 4,072 square-foot hydroponic showpiece, it has survived admirably. Check it out here. Read the article published on November 23, 2011

Living Walls and Their Precursors
	Vertical walls, green walls, living walls – no matter the name – seem to be the latest horticultural craze. DIG IT! details several types. Read the article published on February 08, 2011

An Epiphyte Vertical Garden
	Living or Vertical Walls are the latest craze in garden design. See a successful indoor living wall here with orchids and bromeliads. It's easy to make. Read the article published on February 02, 2011

Hand Me Down My Bloomin’ Plants or Getting a Piece of Begonia
	Victorian begonias can be family - and friend - heirlooms, too. Two members of the American Begonia Society, Delaware valley Branch, tell how to keep your grandmother's begonia alive. Read the article published on May 23, 2010

NEED A CAT TO LOVE?
	Acalypha pendula, or chenille or cat-tail plant, with its long fuzzy pink tails, is a perfect house plant to chase away the winter doldrums. Click here to find out where to buy them and how to grow them year-round. Read the article published on September 09, 2009

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