There’s definitely those embracing it with an ever-growing garden all over their houses and then those that simply can’t keep them alive. 

Liz Carlson is the owner of plant shop Node and author of new book House Plants and Design: A New Zealand Guide - she is also a very successful travel blogger. 

Liz talked about the importance of houseplants and what they did for her career here today.

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