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Growing your indoor jungle

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Nothing makes a dorm room or apartment feel more like home than a trailing philodendron or a unique succulent on the windowsill. Not only do houseplants bring a bit of the outdoors in, but caring for your plant collection can offer a mindful moment in a hectic week. But not everyone is born with a green thumb. Read on to learn how to avoid common mistakes and keep your indoor jungle thriving!

Know your space

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Cultivating Community at the 2024 Spring Plant Fair

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As the organizer of this year’s Spring Plant Fair at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I truly enjoyed working with our club to plan an event centered around horticulture on campus. Looking back, we certainly accomplished our goal of educating, entertaining, and sparking a passion for gardening for those who attended.

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Finding your people at Illinois

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My freshman year at the University of Illinois started out rough. I really doubted if college was the right place for me at the time. I was really missing my friends, my family, and my home in general. Joining my extracurriculars outside of school provided me with unique experiences and friends that I know will last a lifetime.

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