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Indoor Gardening refers to the act of raising and nurturing plants indoors, regardless of whether they bare food. It is a great first step for beginners who want to learn gardening but do not have the time or resources to garden outdoors. Unfortunately, learning indoor gardening is like learning about healthy eating: it is filled with contradicting opinions and "facts", along with beginner traps and scams. This article is intended to help the average person navigate many of these pitfalls. The information in it has been compiled to the best of our knowledge, and will improve over time.

Indoor Gardening refers to the act of raising and nurturing plants indoors, regardless of whether they bare food. It is a great first step for beginners who want to learn gardening but do not have the time or resources to garden outdoors. Unfortunately, learning indoor gardening is like learning about healthy eating: it is filled with contradicting opinions and "facts", along with beginner traps and scams. Many people buy a plant, and get discouraged when it quickly dies. This article is intended to help the average person navigate many of these pitfalls. The information in it has been compiled to the best of our knowledge, and will improve over time.

== Indoor Plants In A Solarpunk World ==

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== Where to Buy Plants ==

There are many places to buy indoor plants, the most common places in the west are big box stores. But the plants sold in them are often poorly maintained by underpaid employees who usually do not prioritize the health and well-being of these plants. Often these plants can go a very long time with no water, and are stuck in places that receive inadequate lighting. Buying plants from these stores only encourages this cycle and the unethical conditions these stores provide their plants and employees. Buying plants online is a better option, as you are given access to plants that have received a higher quality of care, but the time it can take to transport these plants can have a negative impact on their health. You are also trusting overworked delivery drivers (who are expected to be fast) to handle your plants with care. The safest and most ethical option is buy locally from Mom and Pop stores and community markets. ~~The quality of these plants may vary as the barrier of entry to sell them at community markets is much lower, but you are still supporting your community. '''(perhaps redundant)'''~~

There are many places to buy indoor plants, the most common places in the west are big box stores. But the plants sold in them are often poorly maintained by underpaid employees who usually do not prioritize the health and well-being of these plants. Often these plants can go a very long time with no water, and are stuck in places that receive inadequate lighting. Buying plants from these stores only encourages this cycle and the unethical conditions these stores provide their plants and employees. Buying plants online is a better option, as you are given access to plants that have received a higher quality of care, but the time it can take to transport these plants can have a negative impact on their health. You are also trusting overworked delivery drivers (who are expected to be fast) to handle your plants with care. The safest and most ethical option is buy locally from reputable Mom and Pop stores and community markets.

~~'''(This part has improved but it still feels a bit unnecessary, find a way to slim it down just a bit more, listing the local ways you can buy indoor plants is the most important thing)'''~~

== Determining Plant Health ==

When you see a plant for sale in a physical space, observe it. How healthy do it's leaves look? Are they turning yellow or brown? If the tips of it's leaves are brown, or its leaves have holes, this may indicate problems, but can be normal on some types of plant. Sagging plants are problematic, but depending on the species they may just bounce back after being watered. Finally check the soil. How dry does it feel? Unless it's a cactus or succulent, most plants wont be happy with dry soil and can indicate the level of care the plant has received. If it's roots are popping out of the soil the soil that is often a sign that the plant will need to be repotted very soon. It's a great idea to consult the seller or search the internet when you see things like this

When you see a plant for sale in a physical space, observe it. How healthy do it's leaves look? Are they turning yellow or brown? If the tips of it's leaves are brown, or its leaves have holes, this may indicate problems, but can be normal on some types of plant. Sagging plants are problematic, but depending on the species they may just bounce back after being watered. Look very closely at the plant to observe for pests, some like the Spidermite may be as small as a speck of dust. Finally check the soil. How dry does it feel? Unless it's a cactus or succulent, most plants wont be happy with dry soil and can indicate the level of care the plant has received. If it's roots are popping out of the soil the soil that is often a sign that the plant will need to be repotted very soon. It's a great idea to consult the seller or search the internet when you see things like this

'''(we need some image examples!)'''

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-Indoor Gardening refers to the act of raising and nurturing plants indoors, regardless of whether they bare food. It is a great first step for beginners who want to learn gardening but do not have the time or resources to garden outdoors. Unfortunately, learning indoor gardening is like learning about healthy eating: it is filled with contradicting opinions and "facts", along with beginner traps and scams. This article is intended to help the average person navigate many of these pitfalls. The information in it has been compiled to the best of our knowledge, and will improve over time.
+Indoor Gardening refers to the act of raising and nurturing plants indoors, regardless of whether they bare food. It is a great first step for beginners who want to learn gardening but do not have the time or resources to garden outdoors. Unfortunately, learning indoor gardening is like learning about healthy eating: it is filled with contradicting opinions and "facts", along with beginner traps and scams. Many people buy a plant, and get discouraged when it quickly dies. This article is intended to help the average person navigate many of these pitfalls. The information in it has been compiled to the best of our knowledge, and will improve over time.
 == Indoor Plants In A Solarpunk World ==
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 == Where to Buy Plants ==
-There are many places to buy indoor plants, the most common places in the west are big box stores. But the plants sold in them are often poorly maintained by underpaid employees who usually do not prioritize the health and well-being of these plants. Often these plants can go a very long time with no water, and are stuck in places that receive inadequate lighting. Buying plants from these stores only encourages this cycle and the unethical conditions these stores provide their plants and employees. Buying plants online is a better option, as you are given access to plants that have received a higher quality of care, but the time it can take to transport these plants can have a negative impact on their health. You are also trusting overworked delivery drivers (who are expected to be fast) to handle your plants with care. The safest and most ethical option is buy locally from Mom and Pop stores and community markets. The quality of these plants may vary as the barrier of entry to sell them at community markets is much lower, but you are still supporting your community. '''(perhaps redundant)'''
+There are many places to buy indoor plants, the most common places in the west are big box stores. But the plants sold in them are often poorly maintained by underpaid employees who usually do not prioritize the health and well-being of these plants. Often these plants can go a very long time with no water, and are stuck in places that receive inadequate lighting. Buying plants from these stores only encourages this cycle and the unethical conditions these stores provide their plants and employees. Buying plants online is a better option, as you are given access to plants that have received a higher quality of care, but the time it can take to transport these plants can have a negative impact on their health. You are also trusting overworked delivery drivers (who are expected to be fast) to handle your plants with care. The safest and most ethical option is buy locally from reputable Mom and Pop stores and community markets.
-'''(This part has improved but it still feels a bit unnecessary, find a way to slim it down just a bit more, listing the local ways you can buy indoor plants is the most important thing)'''
 == Determining Plant Health ==
-When you see a plant for sale in a physical space, observe it. How healthy do it's leaves look? Are they turning yellow or brown? If the tips of it's leaves are brown, or its leaves have holes, this may indicate problems, but can be normal on some types of plant. Sagging plants are problematic, but depending on the species they may just bounce back after being watered. Finally check the soil. How dry does it feel? Unless it's a cactus or succulent, most plants wont be happy with dry soil and can indicate the level of care the plant has received. If it's roots are popping out of the soil the soil that is often a sign that the plant will need to be repotted very soon. It's a great idea to consult the seller or search the internet when you see things like this
+When you see a plant for sale in a physical space, observe it. How healthy do it's leaves look? Are they turning yellow or brown? If the tips of it's leaves are brown, or its leaves have holes, this may indicate problems, but can be normal on some types of plant. Sagging plants are problematic, but depending on the species they may just bounce back after being watered. Look very closely at the plant to observe for pests, some like the Spidermite may be as small as a speck of dust. Finally check the soil. How dry does it feel? Unless it's a cactus or succulent, most plants wont be happy with dry soil and can indicate the level of care the plant has received. If it's roots are popping out of the soil the soil that is often a sign that the plant will need to be repotted very soon. It's a great idea to consult the seller or search the internet when you see things like this
 '''(we need some image examples!)'''