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MPR News with Angela Davis
Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

Challenges and delight of plant parenthood

A row of beautiful houseplants in pots.
Even if you've killed every plant you've ever loved, there's still hope for you.
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We all seem to be looking for sources of comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic. And what seem to be bringing peace and joy to many people are houseplants.

Planting roots Gardening while staying at home

What’s not to love? They add beauty and color. They have style. But houseplants also need attention and proper care. If you don’t treat them right, they wilt, droop and die.

What does it take to keep them healthy and alive? What are the most common mistakes we make in watering them and exposing them to sunlight? 

We also talked about what we can do right now to get a head start on our outdoor gardens.

Guests:

  • Jessie Jacobson is the owner of Tonkadale Greenhouse in Minnetonka

  • Julie Weisenhorn is a horticulturist and extension educator at the University of Minnesota

Use the audio player above to listen to the program.

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