Everything plants taught one of our favorite artists right now: 'Sometimes to bloom, you have to go through growing pains'

I started collecting plants four years ago when my roommate and I would go to plant shops for fun. We got super into it—learning about the species, using trial and error to find out which ones worked for us. It quickly became an obsession and next thing I knew, my home and studio started resembling leaf-filled jungles. Now, I can’t imagine my life without them. They've taught me everything from escaping to clearing the air. Here’s why I love living that plant life, plus some advice for how to start a collection of your own.

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