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Keep your houseplants healthy and they'll return the favor

Don and John talk about the immense popularity of houseplants, some tips for their care and the benefits they bring to your health and wellness in this episode of the "Gardening Together" podcast.

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Have you come down with what Don calls "houseplant fever?" Houseplants have exploded in popularity the past few years as new generations of growers realize the life they bring to your home, especially during our long winter months.

Don and John talk about the immense popularity of houseplants, some tips for their care and the benefits they bring to your health and wellness in this episode of the "Gardening Together" podcast.

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Have a question for Don? Send him an email at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu .

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