It may be brown and snowy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some greenery inside your home. You can bring the great outdoors inside with houseplants. 

Houseplants saw a boom in popularity in 2020 when many people were stuck indoors because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In 2021, Americans spent more than $2 billion on indoor plants and accessories, up from $1.3 billion in 2019, according to the National Gardening Association. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two houseplant experts about why plants bring us joy and how to keep yours healthy heading into spring.

Guests:

• Jenn Hovland is a horticulturist, florist and owner of Studio Louise Flowers on Main Street in downtown Stillwater. 




• Maria Failla is the author of “Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants),” published last June.