Leena Pettigrew turned her passion for houseplants into a profitable side hustle, selling her inventory through online auctions on Palmstreet. Her business, which she runs from her garage, has grown to the point where it generates enough income to replace her husband's previous full-time job. Pettigrew started with selling her excess plants online, then realized the potential for a larger business and began sourcing plants for sale. She has since built a strong online presence, selling more expensive plants and employing five contract workers. Pettigrew and her husband are now considering expanding their business even further by opening their own greenhouse.

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